Thu 6/4 @ 4-6PM & 7-9PM

Tue 6/9 @ 11AM-1PM & 2-4PM

The Cuyahoga River has a long, complicated history, especially since settlers moved into the region. There’s so much to learn above and beyond the famous 1969 fire that sparked jokes, slogans, songs and the Clean Water Act of 1972. It was just one of many fires on the grease-covered waterway, polluted by many years of industrial use. Now you’re as likely to see kayakers as a cargo ship, although it’s still used for heavy transport.

You can learn about all those aspects of its past when historical interpreter Doug Kusak leads a narrated two-hour tour on the eLCee2. It will include historic photos as part of the talk about the river’s multiple fires, its bridges, industries, ships, the surrounding geography, trails and watersheds, and the long-term efforts to clean it up and reclaim it for nature and recreation.

The recurring trip is offered at different days and times throughout the month. Meet at the Merwin’s Wharf Dock. Go here for a schedule and tickets.