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Illinois park of the month: Washington Park

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Friday, July 01, 2016 02:21 PM
  • Park of the month
  • Washington Park
  • Springfield
  • Botanical Garden
  • Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Illinois park of the month: Washington Park

If you are in Springfield and want to spend time outdoors, then Washington Park is a place you should visit.

Located near many gorgeous historic homes, this 150-acre site that’s named after President George Washington offers the opportunity to view nature at its finest. It’s a great place for a family picnic or a relaxing day in the sun.

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5 Notable Illinois Camps to send your kids to this summer

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Monday, June 20, 2016 02:25 PM
  • Children
  • Summer Camp
  • Camp Kupugani
  • GTA Photography
  • Camp Ondessonk
  • Emagination
  • Camp Manitowa

5 Notable Illinois Camps to send your kids to this summer

With summer just around the corner, now is a perfect time for parents to start investigating camps for their children that encourage personal growth through the warm months. With a number of great summer camps all over the state there is no need to look far. Here are just a handful of unique opportunities Illinois has to offer.

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Illinois park of the month: Pyramid State Recreation Area

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Thursday, June 02, 2016 02:36 PM
  • Park of the month
  • Tourism
  • Pyramid State Recreation Area
  • Audubon Society
  • Pinckneyville

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Land that once would have been considered unfit for use because of strip mining activity today is Illinois’ largest state recreation area thanks to conservation-minded leaders who reclaimed the land in the 1960s for a natural area.

Pyramid State Recreation Area south of Pinckneyville in southern Illinois has nearly 20,000 acres of rolling terrain, forest, lakes, trails, picnic sites and hunting areas. It also features 24 lakes and bodies of water, 16.5 miles of trails and three primitive campgrounds.

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Illinois park of the month: Fox Ridge State Park

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Monday, May 16, 2016 03:23 PM
  • Park of the month
  • Tourism
  • Charleston
  • Fox Ridge State Park

Illinois park of the month: Fox Ridge State ParkLooking to have a great time outdoors? Then check out Fox Ridge State Park.

Located in Charleston, Fox Ridge State Park is a scenic spot along the Embarras River that is known for its miles of gorgeous hiking trails. Though the trails can be steep, eighteen picturesque wooden bridges and numerous benches allow climbers a place to rest. If you do go hiking, the staircase to Eagle’s Nest climbs 144 steps to a deck with a beautiful view of the river.

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Celebrating Illinois Tourism (SLIDESHOW)

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Friday, May 06, 2016 02:12 PM

It's National Tourism Week. View the Top 10 Places to visit in Illinois below:

 

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