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1. Lakefront Path
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2. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- This scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of Apple River. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area which was once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to
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3. William G. Stratton State Park
- Known as a fisherman's delight, Argyle Lake State Park has a full complement of recreational opportunities.
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4. Weldon Springs State Park
- The park is very representative of the Rock River Hills area with rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name.
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5. Moraine View State Recreation Area
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6. Maumee Mountain Bike Route
- Illini State Park is the kind of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not f
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7. Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its rolling topography and meandering Jubilee Creek, offers various outdoor recreati
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8. Mary Jane Thurston Mountain Bike Route
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9. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
- Kickapoo State Recreation Area is one of the only places in Illinois where you can go running or hiking, canoeing, fishing for trout, camping, hunting or scuba diving -- all against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.
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10. Lowden State Park
- Whether you visit for an afternoon or stay a few days, you will leave Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area with many happy memories.
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- Picnic, hike or just toss out a blanket and soak in the sights. The recreation and natural areas are Chicago's best outdoor places to kick back and have fun.
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