Search results
Oct 16, 2020 · October 16, 2020. Christopher Evans. Illinois is the prairie state, but don’t think all prairies are the same. While deep-soil, tallgrass prairie dominated much of the landscape, other prairie types found niches too. Along some of the big river systems in Illinois, hill prairies found a home perched at the top of steep, rocky bluffs.
- C O N T E N T S
- PRINCIPALS
- EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION
- @OhRanger
- illinois state
- OhRanger.com
- WELCOME
- PARKS UNITE US
- Founder & Editor-in-Chief
- PLANNING YOUR TRIP
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- HIGHWAY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
- ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS
- ARTIFACTS
- FIRES
- LITTER
- PETS
- (618) 786-2331 or visit
- AQUATIC EXOTICS
- HUNTERS/ANGLERS
- Before leaving the boat launch:
- HUNTING
- WEst-central illinois
- RESTAURANT - - RESTROOMS
- CAMPING
- PRESERVATION
- DIVISION OF NATURAL HERITAGE
- Plan your trip today at CodyYellowstone.org or call 1-800-393-CODY
- Love at first sight.
- ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM
American Park Network® publishes Oh, Ranger! ParkFinderTM, OhRanger.com, and Oh, Ranger!® guides —a collection of visitor guides for public lands all across America — and operates Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi in parks and public lands. American Park Network is an official partner of the National Forest Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, Nat...
Mark J. Saferstein - Founder & Editor-in-Chief Joel S. Saferstein Alex Frenkel
Editors: Sophie Macomber, Rachael Mamane, Hira Piracha, Amanda Strube, Theo Rossi, Lori Lee, Erika Skogg Photo Editors: Wendy Willis Lead Designer: Dennisse Cruz Graphic Designers: Michael Cohen, Alberto Garcia, Alejandro Jeorge, Tatiana Hurtado, Emerson Martinez
FOR MORE INFORMATION Distribution requests distribution@americanparknetwork.com Oh, Ranger! Wi-FiTM installation/sponsorship wifi@americanparknetwork.com
Sincere thanks to everyone at Illinois Department of Natural Resources for their collaboration. Cover: Juvenile Great Horned Owl Carol Mellema/iStock All photos are courtesy of Illinois Department of Natural Resources unless otherwise noted. FOR ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, GO TO
SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. Tasty Bite® has has all-natural all-natural and and organic organic ready-to-eat meals that are perfect for the trail. Look for the yellow pouch in international aisle.
Welcome to Illinois! Thank you for picking up an Illinois State Parks guide to help plan your visit to our great state parks. Illinois has an amazing array of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation and recreation areas, and state forests, with an even wider display of natural features and outdoor recreation opportunities. Illinois state...
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” – Growing up in an urban environment, the parks I was exposed to as a child were mostly concrete, with swings vs. hiking trails. Everything was famil-iar and everyone was from the neighborhood. My world was quite small. Things have changed a lot. We’re all connected now in ways that woul...
Check First. Please be sure to check the park’s website, ask a ranger or stop by a visitor center to find out about current conditions and regulations, as well as potential changes in operations. COME AS
This guide divides the state into five regions: Northwest, Northeast, East-Central, West-Central, and South. You will find general information for all regions in the first part of this guide. Each section features a map as well as a chart with detailed information about each park.
Most IDNR sites are open year-round; closed only on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Some smaller sites are closed seasonally. Visitors may want to call before visiting parks. Statewide attractions, sponsored by the IDNR and other agencies, are identified along the highways by brown signs.
As you travel the state, stop at an Illinois high- way welcome center for information and brochures. Plan which parks you would like to visit. Please see the centerfold map for locations.
Several parks have complete or partial alcohol bans. Call ahead for information.
Report any prehistoric or historic artifacts you find. Removal of resources, including fossils, is strictly prohibited.
Never build campfires on dry and windy days, and never leave them unattended. Only use designated fire rings or a camp stove so fires can’t spread. Transporting firewood from outside parks is strictly regulated.
Pack out what you pack in. Properly dispose of any litter, and use recycling bins wherever they are available. Website DNR Direct (Automated License System) Deer/Turkey/Dove/ Pheasant/Goose/Duck Permit Environmental/ Sporting Series License Plate Information Educational Services
For the safety of your pet, and for wildlife, always keep your pet leashed. Always dispose of pet waste properly.
- Lodge Restaurant offers a casual dining experience combining the best of Midwestern homestyle fare with rustic elegance. Mary Michelle Winery, located in the Lodge, features locally made, award-winning wines.
Exotic species invade the lakes and rivers of Illinois, preying on and competing with native species. Recreational water users can unintentionally transfer exotic species from one body of water to another. Help prevent the spread of aquatic exotics by following these steps:
Switch to elliptical, bulb-shaped, or strap anchors on decoys to avoid collecting submerged and floating aquatic plants. Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash or on land. Clean and dry anything that comes in contact with water. Drain water from bait buckets before leaving any body of water. Remove mud, plants, or animals on boat, boots, anchors, de...
Drain boat of all lake or river water. Remove any plants and animals from the boat, trailer, and all other equipment.
Illinois is an exceptional place to hunt small game, waterfowl, turkey, and deer. Public hunting areas managed by the IDNR, along with privately owned hunt clubs, offer access to thousands of hunters each year. Portions of Illinois are major wintering grounds for Canada geese. With the Canada goose season extending well into January, these local an...
ACREAGE CONCESSION - DRINKING WATER -
SANITARY DUMP STATION* VISITOR CENTER With Interpretive Staff
(See key for camp site type) Canoe camping Horse camping CANOE ACCESS / RENTAL (R)
Working together with both residents and visitors, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strives to protect the state’s diverse wildlife and scenic beauty for present and future generations to enjoy.
Visit the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and see the worlds of art and nature unfold. The main facility is in Springfield, and the museum operates three other facilities around the state. For more information, visit illinoisstatemuseum.org. -
Visit the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and see the worlds of art and nature unfold. The main facility is in Springfield, and the museum operates three other facilities around the state. For more information, visit illinoisstatemuseum.org. -
Visit the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and see the worlds of art and nature unfold. The main facility is in Springfield, and the museum operates three other facilities around the state. For more information, visit illinoisstatemuseum.org. -
Visit the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and see the worlds of art and nature unfold. The main facility is in Springfield, and the museum operates three other facilities around the state. For more information, visit illinoisstatemuseum.org. -
Nov 2, 2020 · URBANA, Ill. — Illinois is the Prairie State, but don’t think all prairies are the same. While deep-soil, tallgrass prairies dominated much of the landscape, other prairie types found niches, too.
Prairies were mainly in the northern two-thirds of the state with forests in the southern one-third. All but nine counties had large areas of prairies. In central Illinois, trees could only be found in scattered sites called "prairie groves" or along waterways. By 1900, most of Illinois ' prairies were gone.
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
One of the best ways to experience Goose Lake Prairie is to hit the trails. With 7 miles of hiking trails, visitors have many opportunities to view the plants and animals that make the area unique. Tall Grass Nature Trail is a self-guiding trek that winds through the prairie and the trail’s trademark grasses of big bluestem and Indian grass ...
235 Giant City Road. Makanda, Illinois 62958. Phone: 618-457-4836. Reservations: 618-457-4836. Email: With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park near Carbondale is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
