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Ohio River
The Ohio River begins at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stretching 981 mi (1579 km), the river ends when it joins the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois. The river flows through or along the border of 14 states and was an important part of Native American life.
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Located in northeastern Ohio, the Cuyahoga River spans 100 miles and ends when it enters Lake Erie. Cuyahoga literally means Crooked River, a name that was given to it by Native Americans, since it has a pronounced U-shape.
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Known as America's Great Road, Big River, Father of the Water and other nicknames, the Mississippi River has long played an important part in the history of the United States. The river was once a major exploration route and is now host to a myriad of recreational and commercial activites. The river flows through or adjacent to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The river is part of one of the world's largest river systems.
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Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes in volume and spans 241 mi (388 km) across and 57 mi (92 km) from north to south. The depth of the lake is approximately 62 feet, allowing it to heat up in the summer and freeze in the winter. Cleveland, Ohio, Buffalo, New York and Windsor, Ontario, are just a few of the cities that are found on the shores of Lake Erie.
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