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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Channahon State Park Details
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. Visitors to the park are able to take part in recreational activities such as primitive tent camping, canoeing, fishing, and picnicking. The park also has 61 miles scenic miles where visitors can bike or hike and observe great blue herons and waterfowls feeding or nesting on the canals.
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