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Channahon

Channahon State Park named after the Native American word that means "the meeting of the waters" and signifies the meeting of the Dupage, Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers.

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Channahon State Park

Channahon State Park named after the Native American word that means "the meeting of the waters" and signifies the meeting of the Dupage, Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers.

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Prairie Creek Woods Trail

If you are looking for an alternative to the many forested and canyon rock trails in Illinois, then consider this beautiful hike through the tallgrass prairies.

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Buffalo Viewing Trail

As its name implies, this trail is one of the best spots in the state to view the majestic buffalo herds that roam through the grassland prairies.

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Tall Grass Prairie and Bison

The longevity of Illinois tallgrass prairie regions can be attributed to the herds of bison that roam through the land.

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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

This sprawling 2,537-acre nature preserve is more than just protected grassland prairie.

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Mazon Creek Fossil Beds

The fossils that were discovered in this site near Morris have formed over 309 million years ago.