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Mar 1, 2026 near Hennepin, IL
Trailhead
Mar 1, 2026 near Hennepin, IL
Wheelchair accessible.
Apr 27, 2025 near Naperville, IL
Crushed gravel trail.
Apr 27, 2025 near Naperville, IL
Punch Bowl
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Lower Picnic Area Trail
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Lower Picnic Area Trail.
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Cave Trail
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Lower Picnic Area Trail. Steamboat Rock at the far end.
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Mill Trail
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
Pine Creek Grist Mill
May 1, 2024 near Blue Grass, IA
The trail meanders around stone cliffs and you can see where the water has cut a channel in the bottom of the rock.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
The Pine Creek Mill at the end of the trail was built around 1850.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
The trail climbs out of the punch bowl via a series of wooden steps that lead up to a platform where you can enjoy views of the punch bowl.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
Light shines through the forest canopy in the punch bowl.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
The punch bowl trail crosses several bridges that keep you above the creeks and allow you to see wildflowers and other plants that call the area home.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
The trail crosses a short wooden bridge over a marshy area before climbing up the hill via railroad tie steps.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
The larger of the two caves that are on the Cave Trail that sits above the trail.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
On the cave trail, there are two caves that you can explore. This is the smaller of the two caves.
Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA
John W. English Memorial Nature Trail
Mar 30, 2023 near Hudson, IL
I wide prairie view when out in the open during a paved road crossing after lots of tree cover.
Aug 29, 2022 near Lemont, IL
Abandoned overlook
Feb 20, 2022 near Sandwich, IL
Sweet mushrooms
Feb 20, 2022 near Sandwich, IL
Train Bridge
Feb 20, 2022 near Plano, IL
Looking north up the rail, trains still use this line.
Feb 20, 2022 near Plano, IL
Park entrance
Feb 20, 2022 near Plano, IL
A lovely view of the prairie restoration at the Freyfogle Overlook deck.
Jul 9, 2021 near Urbana, IL
Deer munching on some wildflowers and brush.
Jul 9, 2021 near Urbana, IL
Paved path going by sign that says "Denise & Ernest Walker Grove".
Jul 9, 2021 near Urbana, IL
Sculpture with sign. The sculpture is titled "Position #1".
Jul 9, 2021 near Urbana, IL
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