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Illinois' Under-The-Radar State Park Has Gorgeous Lakes, Trails, And Scenic Campsites

This underrated state park features peaceful lakes for fishing and boating, trails for hiking and winter sports, and ...

Illinois' Under-The-Radar Scenic State Park Is A Hidden Gem Between Chicago And Cedar Rapids

This state park in Illinois is a hidden gem with few tourists, miles of trails, scenic water views, and rugged campsites only ...
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Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park to remain open during $18M project

Illinois’ most visited state park will remain open during an $18 million trail improvement project set to begin this winter.
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Free camping to be offered at some state parks during Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Planning on camping during this year's Illinois State Fair? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are teaming ...
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This Scenic Illinois Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

If you’re headed to Savanna, Illinois, for the Mississippi Palisade State Park, be sure to hike the Great River Trail this ...
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Illinois State Fair 2024 attendees can camp for free, but time is running out

2024 Illinois State Fair attendees will have the chance to camp for free at select state parks, Illinois officials say -- but there's a catch. For a limited time, those who purchase a 2024 Illinois ...
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“Trick or Treat the Campground” in southern Illinois

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (KFVS) - Awards, candy concessions, food trucks, a haunted trail, and more await you in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park in Whittington, Illinois. On Saturday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to ...