Moraine Hills State Park
Tucked away in Northeast Illinois is Moraine Hills State Park, a mecca of recreational activity.
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Moraine Hills State Park Details
Tucked away in Northeast Illinois is Moraine Hills State Park, a mecca of recreational activity. About half of the park's 2,200 acres is comprised of lakes and wetlands including Lake Defiance, making it perfect for renting a boat and fishing. Red fox, coyote, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, mink, opossum, raccoon, and over 200 species of birds including green heron inhabit the park. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, picnicking, and deer hunting.
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