Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent
to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose
through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his
time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by
example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence.  In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time.  A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Bird's eye view of the park

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the
lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation
pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication
Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and
leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our
locations today.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Caesar Creek Lake, OH sits astride the crest of the Cincinnati Arch, a
nationally recognized resource that is visited by fossil collectors from all
over the world. The park's excellent fossil finds are displayed at the Museum
of Natural History, Washington, DC. Caesar Creek Pioneer Village, a collection
of log structures, is operated by the Pioneer Village Association, Inc. (a
private, non-profit organization) and is completely maintained by volunteer
labor.

Caesar Creek Lake, OH sits astride the crest of the Cincinnati Arch, a nationally recognized resource that is visited by fossil collectors from all over the world. The park's excellent fossil finds are displayed at the Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC.  Caesar Creek Pioneer Village, a collection of log structures, is operated by the Pioneer Village Association, Inc. (a private, non-profit organization) and is completely maintained by volunteer labor.

## Overview

Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton,
Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great
fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities.

## Recreation

Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers
fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor
Center's courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a
kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar
Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about
the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take
advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a
mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and
bridle trails.

## Facilities

Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers
fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor
Center's courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a
kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar
Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about
the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take
advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a
mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and
bridle trails.

## Natural Features

Caesar Creek Lake is home to many different wildflower prairies throughout the
park which offer views of native wild prairie flowers, insects and bird
species. Caesar Creek Lake is also home to more than 50 miles of trails
including the 13 mile backpack trail which takes you to a scenic overlook of
Horseshoe Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

Caesar Creek Lake offers 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking, bridle and
archery trails. Caesar Creek Pioneer Village offers a collection of over 15
log cabins and other structures that are open during special events. Caesar
Creek Nature Center is adjacent to the Pioneer Village; the nature center
features exhibits on the area's cultural and natural history.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Center's courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and bridle trails. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Center's courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and bridle trails. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Caesar Creek Lake is home to many different wildflower prairies throughout the park which offer views of native wild prairie flowers, insects and bird species. Caesar Creek Lake is also home to more than 50 miles of trails including the 13 mile backpack trail which takes you to a scenic overlook of Horseshoe Falls. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Caesar Creek Lake offers 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking, bridle and archery trails. Caesar Creek Pioneer Village offers a collection of over 15 log cabins and other structures that are open during special events. Caesar Creek Nature Center is adjacent to the Pioneer Village; the nature center features exhibits on the area's cultural and natural history.

Caesar Creek Lake

Steel bridge over green tailwater outflow

Visitor Center with flag and blue skies

C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir, OH is located on the northeast corner of
Springfield on the Buck Creek, 7 miles above its confluence with Mad River.
The project is home to two rare fen communities. Prairie Road Fen is the
largest and finest prairie fen in Ohio. These rare alkaline wetlands are home
to specialized plants & animals that thrive in harsh conditions including the
insectivorous sundew, rare spotted turtle, and massasauga rattlesnake. The
Clark County Historical Society operates the historic Crabill Homestead,
bringing pioneer days back to life.

C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir, OH is located on the northeast corner of Springfield on the Buck Creek, 7 miles above its confluence with Mad River.  The project is home to two rare fen communities.  Prairie Road Fen is the largest and finest prairie fen in Ohio.  These rare alkaline wetlands are home to specialized plants & animals that thrive in harsh conditions including the insectivorous sundew, rare spotted turtle, and massasauga rattlesnake. The Clark County Historical Society operates the historic Crabill Homestead, bringing pioneer days back to life.

## Overview

C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of
Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton, and forty-five miles west
of Columbus.

## Recreation

There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including
fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. At nearby Buck
Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.

## Facilities

There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including
fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. At nearby Buck
Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.

## Natural Features

The Buck Creek valley was once a patchwork of wetland fens, prairie meadows,
oak savannas, and open oak woodlands. Today, the 2,120 acre C.J. Brown
Reservoir is surrounded by varied habitats, from brushy old fields, to
restored prairie, to forest. C.J. Brown was designated an Ohio Important Bird
Area in 2002.

## Nearby Attractions

At adjacent Buck Creek State Park, there is a campground, rental cottages, a
marina, swimming beach, and trails. Springfield, Ohio, is just a few miles
away, and has several museums that are worth visiting, including the Heritage
Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House.

## Charges & Cancellations

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of your
reservation. A $10.00 fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.
For full Details see the Recreation One Stop cancellation Policy

<h2>Overview</h2>
C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton, and forty-five miles west of Columbus.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking.  At nearby Buck Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.<h2>Facilities</h2>
There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy at the lake including fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking.  At nearby Buck Creek State Park, visitors also enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Buck Creek valley was once a patchwork of wetland fens, prairie meadows, oak savannas, and open oak woodlands.  Today, the 2,120 acre C.J. Brown Reservoir is surrounded by varied habitats, from brushy old fields, to restored prairie, to forest.  C.J. Brown was designated an Ohio Important Bird Area in 2002.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
At adjacent Buck Creek State Park, there is a campground, rental cottages, a marina, swimming beach, and trails.  Springfield, Ohio, is just a few miles away, and has several museums that are worth visiting, including the Heritage Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of your reservation.  A $10.00 fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.
For full Details see the Recreation One Stop cancellation Policy

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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