SK PEOPLE what they know about Cleveland, Ohio and you're likely to hear, "It's the city with the river that caught on fire." It is true that the Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969 (and several times before that), but much along the crooked river has improved since those days. In this website you'll be able to explore the multi-faceted river and learn how it has helped the city once known as the "Mistake on the Lake" become the "Best Location in the Nation" again.