Aviation is chock-full of tradition & history and nowhere will you find a
richer collection of aviation than here, the birthplace of aviation. From the
straightforward bicycle shops that fostered the Wright brothers' flying
ambitions to the complex spacecraft that carried man to the moon, the National
Aviation Heritage Area has everything you need to learn about this country’s
aviation legacy.

Aviation is chock-full of tradition & history and nowhere will you find a richer collection of aviation than here, the birthplace of aviation.  From the straightforward bicycle shops that fostered the Wright brothers' flying ambitions to the complex spacecraft that carried man to the moon, the National Aviation Heritage Area has everything you need to learn about this country’s aviation legacy.

Bird's eye view of the park

National Aviation Heritage Area

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

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

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