Apple River Canyon State Park in Illinois State

Apple River Canyon State Park

Apple River Canyon State Park is located in Illinois near the Wisconsin border and consists of 1,907 acres.

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Apple River Canyon State Park Details

Apple River Canyon State Park is located in Illinois near the Wisconsin border and consists of 1,907 acres. Visitors to the park are able to enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and picnicking. The park features picturesque limestone bluffs, springs, streams, wildlife and deep ravines. It was once a part of the sea bottom that runs from Alleghenies to the Rockies, the canyon area was created by the movement of the waters of the Apple River.

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