Ohio National Parks

Ohio national parks preserve our cultural heritage through many sites dedicated to those killed during the Munich Olympic Games, homes of former presidents, the history of flight, a library honoring notable American women, memorials to ancient Native American architecture and culture and even to honor international peace. Natural resources of the state provide urban escape to solitude and recreation.

Visit These Ohio National Parks:

Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

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David Berger National Memorial: This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.

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First Ladies National Historic Site: Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven-story 1895 City National Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishments of First Ladies throughout history. The site is managed by the National Park Service and operated by the National First Ladies' Library.

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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Mounds and earthworks along the Scioto River in south central Ohio, doubtless the work of many human hands, make us wonder. Who made them? How long have they stood? What role did they play in the lives of their builders? What was their culture like?

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James A Garfield National Historic Site: By the time of his death at age 49 in 1881, James Garfield had led a remarkably varied life. He had been a teacher, college principal, minister, state legislature, lawyer, Civil War general, congressman, U.S. senator-elect, and president of the United States.

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National Aviation Heritage Area: Home of the Wright brothers and long known as the Birthplace of Aviation, the Dayton, OH region is now recognized as the National Aviation Heritage Area, in honor of the region's leadership in our nation’s aviation history.  Today, it continues that heritage as one of the most significant regions in the world for aviation advancement.

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North Country National Scenic Trail: Our northern tier of States offers some of the most outstanding scenic beauty to be found anywhere in America. The "North Country" is a land of diversity whose beauty is accentuated by its distinctly changing seasons. As you travel the North Country, the hills and valleys, lakes and streams, show how the glaciers molded the landscape. Historic sites along the way tell the story of how America was settled and grew as a nation.

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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial: Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.

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William Howard Taft National Historic Site: From the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft lived here, surrounded by family and what his mother called "inspiration to everything that was good."

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