Aug 11 – 15, 2025
KSU
US/Eastern timezone

Travel, parking and outdoors

CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

https://www.clevelandairport.com/ 

Best way to Kent is rental car or Uber/Taxi (<1 hour)

Regional Akron-Canton Airport 
https://www.akroncantonairport.com 

Parking without permit at R-5 (only this lot, shown as part of R-37 on google map) next to Smith Hall (Physics) is allowed for the week;
There is a parking garage (with a fee) next to KSU Hotel with charging stations, 
Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn parking is free 

Weather around Kent area in the middle of August is between 63--82 oF (17--28 oC)

Sign up for Cuyahoga River Kayaking on August 10 (Sunday, 12 spots only) organized by KSU recreation center: 
https://recwell.kent.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ae761cd2-0b9b-445b-b7de-589edb9d532e

Portage Hike&Bike Trail right through the campus and Cuyahoga River 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (25 minutes away from campus)

https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm
50th anniversary: https://cvnp50.com

Blog about the park (This National Park Has a Vineyard, Long-distance Bike Trail, and 60-foot Waterfall—and It’s Not Where You’d Expect):

https://www.travelandleisure.com/guide-to-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-11713569