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The 385-acre park is perfect for family getaways to enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. With serene, picturesque beauty, and…
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Whiteside County
The Hennepin Feeder Canal extends from Rock Falls to Sheffield IL. The Hennepin Canal Feeder opens the door to the…
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Ogle County
Castle Rock State Park is located three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2. The 2,000-acre park includes rock formations,…
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Lee County
Illinois' first conservation bison herd In the fall of 2014, 30 bison were relocated to the Nachusa Grasslands, where they…
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Carroll County
Palisades is the word used to describe a line of lofty, steep cliffs usually seen along a river, and Mississippi…
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Ogle County
Located in the northeast corner of Ogle County, this 321-acre preserve operated by the Byron Forest Preserve District features rolling…
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Ogle County
A 380 acre preserve offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Several rare gravel hill prairie and savanna plants can…
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Ogle County
The Edward F. Vassallo Land and Water Reserve is a privately owned reserve located adjacent to White Pines State Forest. …
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Lee County
Lowell Park encompasses 240 acres along the Rock River and includes the Ruth Edwards Nature Center, rest rooms, parking, boat…
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Ogle County
The He-Leo Two Rivers Preserve adjoins a previously owned property called the He-Leo Preserve. The entrance is adjacent to the…
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Whiteside County
Located in Whiteside County, 4 miles west of Prophetstown, Big Bend contains 1,188 acres. It's open for hunting, hiking, and…
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Ogle County
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. This 207-acre state park has restrooms, hiking…
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Ogle County
2,225-acre state forest with miles of scenic marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-county skiing. Hunting.
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Ogle County
The Byron Forest Preserve District was founded in 1980 to protect 120 acres of rare dolomite prairie at this preserve.…
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Lee County
2,565 acres, restrooms, parking, dump station, camping, hiking, horse trails, and hunting. Hunting information --> https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Activity/Pages/GreenRiver.aspx The Green River State…
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Lee County
This 992-acre nature preserve and park offer a variety of recreational opportunities: hiking (4.5 miles of trails), an equestrian area that…
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Carroll County
55,000 total acres: fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, boat launches and wildlife/bird observation area. Don't miss the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center…
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Whiteside County
This seven-acre mini arboretum has over 250 varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials. The landscape architect owner has also planted…
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