Our 20 Favorite Photos of Ohio's National Parks on the 100th Birthday of the NPS

Today is the 100th birthday of the National Parks System! 

To celebrate, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite photos from Ohio’s National Parks, Forests, Monuments, and Heritage Sites. 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waiting for the scenic train at Cuyahoga Valley's Indigo Lake station after a bike ride on the towpath. • • • #towpath #cvnp #nationalpark #getoutside #gooutside #wildernessculture #wildandfree #outdoorfamilies #bike #indigolake #chilhoodunplugged #everydayadventure #myboys #daddyandsons

A photo posted by Teresa (@courageousbeautifullife) on Aug 23, 2016 at 5:48pm PDT

Happy 100th anniversary to the @nationalparkservice! . . . #nps #nps100 #nationalpark #nationalparks #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #cuyahogavalley #cvnp #brandywinefalls #brandywine #falls #ohio #ohiogram #myohioadventure #ohioexplored #madeinwetzlar

A photo posted by Aryeh Alex (@aryehalex) on Aug 25, 2016 at 3:52am PDT

The Ledges - Cuyahoga Valley National Park #cvnp #cuyahogavalleynationalpark

A photo posted by measurement of the observer (@measureobs) on Aug 12, 2016 at 5:48pm PDT

Here is a #blackandwhite edit of an image I took earlier this spring at Beaver Creek in the #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #cvnp #bw #bw_beautiful_landscapes

A photo posted by Shaun Eastin (@shaun_eastin) on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT

Good morning from Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Looks like a nice day for a run! . #mymorningcolor

A photo posted by deRoshaCREATIVE (@deroshacreative) on Aug 20, 2016 at 4:01am PDT

Half of the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek. #waterfall #river #longexposure #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #cvnp #clegram #clevelandgram

A photo posted by Shaun Eastin (@shaun_eastin) on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:57pm PDT

Wayne National Forest

#milkyway #wildcathallow #waynenationalforest #ohio #ohiogram #ohioskies #ohioexplored

A photo posted by Fluffy The Donut Slayer (@piercerdave) on Aug 13, 2016 at 4:08pm PDT

Found this cute guy on my hike today in #waynenationalforest

A photo posted by Eric Shea (@futureld) on Aug 6, 2016 at 11:02am PDT

Last weekend a couple friends and I made these woods home. #lakevesuvius #waynenationalforest #campohio #camping #woods #Ohio #sigma #Canon #light #lightplay #blackandwhite #contrast

A photo posted by Burke Mayne (@burkemayne) on Jul 14, 2016 at 8:57am PDT

⛺️🇺🇸Happy 4th from your all American chick #Merica #myohioadventure #naturephotography #rei #rei1440project #naturalohio #ohioexplored #waynenationalforest #camping #backpacking

A photo posted by Holly Stokely🎿 (@hollystokely) on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:59am PDT

Youtube.com/AdventureArchives Hiking #flower #spring #green #verdant #wilderness #nature #outdoors #forest #camping #backpacking #hiking #outdoors #outdoorrecreation #bushcraft #survival #woodland #evening #nostalgic #woods #ohio #waynenationalforest #lakevesuvius #adventure #journey #magic #hills #ridge #mountain #mountains #appalachia #appalachian

A photo posted by Andrew & Thomas (@adventurearchives) on May 7, 2016 at 10:11am PDT

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

Come take a picture with the memorial! Our rangers are taking advantage!!!#fotoframefriday #findyourpark #perrysvictoryandinternationalpeacememorial

A photo posted by Perry's Victory & IPM (@perrysvictorynps) on May 27, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

A photo posted by Mark James (@markjames1009) on Aug 4, 2016 at 3:02pm PDT

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Darling, you said that you need a space in time, so why don't you just join NASA and become an astronaut? Lol! . . . #NASA #astronaut #spaceoddity #space #NASAquotes 🚀🌌 @nasa #wrightbrothersmemorial

A photo posted by Anissa Megia Sari (@meggianissa) on May 23, 2016 at 6:35am PDT

James A. Garfield National Historical Site

Civil War encampment weekend is underway here at James A. Garfield NHS! Come join us today and tomorrow, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.! And we have special evening events tonight, including programs and a special outdoor showing of "Glory"! #jamesagarfieldnhs #civilwar #findyourpark #npscentennial #nps100

A photo posted by James A. Garfield NHS (@garfieldnps) on Jul 16, 2016 at 9:12am PDT

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

It's a gorgeous morning on the eve of the NPS Centennial. How will you be celebrating? #FindYourPark #NPS100 NPS photo/S.Knisley

A photo posted by Hopewell Culture NHP (@hopewellohionps) on Aug 24, 2016 at 5:10am PDT

The Hopewell would have used atlatls to hunt rabbits and other animals. Come by the park to test your skills with the atlatl. We are open everyday 8:30am-5:00pm except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day!! #atlatl #findyourpark #hunting #hopewellohionps #skills #outdoors #nature #familyfun #EncuentraTuParque

A photo posted by Hopewell Culture NHP (@hopewellohionps) on Mar 27, 2016 at 3:11pm PDT

I love how the park can take on another look so quickly #snow #views #chillicotheohio #hopewellmoundcity #hopewell #enjoynaturesbeauty #everydayisdifferent

A photo posted by Nissa (@barnie_n) on Jan 4, 2016 at 5:13pm PST

 

Fallen Timbers Battlefield National Historical Site

Color theory.

A photo posted by Ben Morales (@benmorales) on Oct 29, 2015 at 8:19pm PDT

The Daddy Mac Will Make Ya...

A photo posted by Brian Kaiser (@brianmkaiser) on May 2, 2014 at 5:12am PDT

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