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    See Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation From Scenic Parkways At Cleveland Metroparks "Emerald Rally"

    News & Press | August 2012

    See Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation From Scenic Parkways At Cleveland Metroparks "Emerald Rally"

    Posted: August 28, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or - 



    ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER - 216-635-3274



    Cleveland Metroparks boasts over 100 miles of beautiful
    parkways, and driving along these parkways has been a fun leisurely
    activity since the 1950s.



    Enjoy exploring the scenic beauty of Cleveland Metroparks on a
    motorcycle followed by a picnic dinner at the �Emerald Necklace
    Rally�
    on Sunday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
    starting and ending at CanalWay Center in Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation.



    Enjoy the Park District by taking a scenic ride through the
    �Emerald Necklace.� The ride makes five stops throughout the Park
    District at some of the jewels of the �Emerald Necklace.�



    As the beginning and end point of the �Emerald Necklace Rally,�
    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is a paradigm of scenic beauty.
    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation stretches through the villages of
    Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View. The reservation follows a portion
    of its namesake, the historic 309-mile Ohio and Erie Canal.
    Together with the Cuyahoga River, the northernmost remaining 4.4
    miles of watered canal provides wildlife management areas, fishing
    opportunities and beautiful sights.



    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is one of four reservations
    featured on the ride.



    Riders can compete in a Cleveland Metroparks Trivia Contest
    while on the Rally, too. The answers can be found at the stops and
    the winner receives a prize basket.



    This is not a guided ride, but a limited number of group leaders
    will be available if riders are unfamiliar with the area.Cages
    (cars) are welcome too.



    Registration is required for this event. Pre-registration is now
    through September 10. Riders and drivers who pre-register will
    receive free coffee and doughnuts before the ride!



    The registration fee for drivers is $20 with additional riders
    at $15. The fee includes the map, contest and picnic dinner.



    Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Last bike out at 11 a.m. and last
    bike in at 5 p.m.



    Dinner is served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Vegetarian options are
    available.



    CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th
    Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant
    Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights.



    For more information and to register, call 216-206-1000.



    Drive the scenic parkways on the �Emerald Necklace Rally�
    with Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally!



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