Illinois State Parks: Land of Lincoln’s Legacy

Discover the historical sites and natural beauty of Illinois’ state parks.

large boulder at Rock Cut State Park during autumn

Rock Cut State Park

Picturesque Rock Cut State Park, a 3,092 wooded area nestled along Pierce Lake and Olson Lake, lies near Rockford in […]

waterfall at Matthiessen State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Majestic canyons, rock formations, waterfalls, streams, prairie lands, and a hardwood forest of oak, hickory and maple trees surround Matthiessen

viewing platform at the top of Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park (Illinois)

Castle Rock State Park is a 2,000 acre nature preserve along the Rock River in Northern Illinois, only 3 miles

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