United Way of Union County – United Way of Union County
Auction Ends: Oct 26, 2009 09:00 PM EDT

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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 2 Adults & 2 Child Tickets

Item Number
636
Estimated Value
50 USD
Sold
50 USD to mommers
Number of Bids
10  -  Bid History

Item Description

About Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

For thousands of years Indians used the Cuyahoga River and Valley in northern Ohio as a north-south transportation corridor. Later the Ohio and Erie Canal provided the early settlers a slow, but easy way to move bulk goods and people.

In 1880, the first steam engine chugged its way down the new Valley Railway, signaling an era of progress and prosperity for the Cuyahoga Valley residents. Primarily built to transport coal; from south of Canton to Cleveland's growing industries, the Valley Railway also served the farmers, merchants and factories along its route. Depots piled high with farm produce dotted the valley section of the railroad line.

Today, the historic rails are owned by the National Park Service as part of its goal to preserve the significant cultural resources in the Cuyahoga Valley. The organization operates the excursion train through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in cooperation with the National Park Service.

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 33,000 acres of land that is part of our National Park system. From river floodplain and steep cut valley walls to ancient stands of evergreen, you'll journey through a world of historic sites and timeless natural processes. A world that still enchants, even after 12,000 years.

Take a seat and watch it unfold. Meadowland, pinery, marsh, river, ravine and wood. Beaver, fox, deer and owl. Amble through small towns. A working 19th century farm. Miles of smooth Towpath Trail to bike and hike. A fascinating canal museum. Big city shopping and more. There's a wealth of natural and human history in the Valley. A world where time slows, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is your ticket in.

Item Special Note

This certificate must be redeemed for ticets by mail. Certiicate expires in one year. Not valid in Oct, Nov, Dec. and Special Events.

For the winning bidder.   Upon the conclusion of the auction, the credit card you used to register for bidding will be charged for the winning bid amount.  Item will be available for pick-up during normal business hours at the United Way office, located at 232 N. Main Street in Marysville, Ohio.  The winning bidder may choose to have the item shipped via U.S. Mail by indicating so via e-mail upon conclusion of the auction.  The cost of shipping will be added to the credit card charge.