As summer shifts to fall, there is no greater time to get outdoors in Northeast Ohio. Witness vistas of changing leaves. Plan a late-season camping trip. Hit the trails.

The September issue of Cleveland Magazine steps into local nature, exploring the region's parks and meeting their caretakers and explorers.

Join us for a few adventures, in these stories:

Backpacking Ohio's 1,444-Mile-Long Buckeye Trail

The Buckeye Trail is in the running for National Scenic Trail status, which could bring new energy and attention to the country’s longest loop trail and the hikers who experience it . Hear from the thru-hikers that take on the entire journey in one go, while reading about our own approach to backpacking a 40-mile stretch of the trail in Northeast Ohio.

5 Unique Campsites to Visit i

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