Alum Creek: I-71 at US-36/SR-37, 2099

Alum Creek Lake defines the setting of Alum Creek — its wooded shoreline and broad reservoir make water recreation and open public land a central part of this area north of Columbus. The lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the completion of Alum Creek Dam in 1974, as a flood-risk-management project in the Scioto River basin. Much of the shore belongs to Alum Creek State Park, with boat launches, trails and designated swimming areas giving access to the water across the seasons. Rather than a conventional downtown destination, Alum Creek is shaped by the meeting of the Columbus metropolitan fringe, wooded coves, fields and the reservoir’s long arms. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across central Ohio.

Built around the Ohio River corridor and Lake Erie trade routes, Ohio grew into a major state of the American Midwest. Its terrain extends from the Appalachian foothills in the southeast across fertile central plains to Lake Erie’s northern shore, while the Cuyahoga River passes through Cleveland before entering the lake. Columbus, the state capital, stands near the centre of the state. Cincinnati developed along the Ohio River, and Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame marks the city’s place in American music. Dayton is closely linked with the Wright brothers and the early history of powered flight. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Ohio.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.