- Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park
- From cross-country skiing in the winter to a lazy picnic in the summer, from a fishing trip in the spring to exploring fields of wildflowers amidst the fall colors
- Jubilee College State Park
- Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its
- Kankakee River State Park
- On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890's by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park
- Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area Kidd Lake State Natural Area
- The Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area (KRFWA) is one of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois. Located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, the
- Kickapoo State Recreation Area
- Where in Illinois can you go running or hiking, canoeing, fishing for trout, camping, hunting or scuba diving -- all against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty?
Kickapoo State
- Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Located in southwestern Illinois' Jackson County, Kinkaid Lake is approximately 5 miles north of Murphysboro and 100 miles southeast of St. Louis.
Built in 1968, the lake encompasses 2,750
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
- Whether you visit for an afternoon or stay a few days, you will leave Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area with many happy memories. Located in Stephenson County just west
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking. Located in Jackson County about one mile west
- Lake Shelbyville
- Lake Shelbyville, located in central Illinois, offers beaches, hiking trails, marinas, boat ramps, and over 1500 campsites. The US Army Corps of Engineers, the Illinois Department of Natural
- Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
- The mission of the Lakeview Museum of Art and Science is to collect, study and interpret human culture and creativity in order to inspire lifelong learning for the Illinois
- Lasalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, is popular among anglers. Serving as a cooling lake for Commonwealth Edison's LaSalle Power Station, the lake is
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- ?My friends ? No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I
- Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
- The Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial is a 162 acre (0.65 km²) state park located on the Sangamon River in Macon County near Harristown, Illinois.
The state memorial contains the
- Lincoln Trail State Park
- Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to interest you. Located just west of Illinois Route 1, two miles
- Lowden State Park
- One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. Legend has it that Chief Black Hawk, as he left the
- Lowden-Miller State Forest
- Lowden Miller State Forest is located along the Rock River in Ogle County. The forest covers 2,225 acres and provides an excellent habitat for thriving deer and turkey populations.
- Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area
- The Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,448-acre (5.9 km²) state park in Tazewell County, Illinois. It is operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Mark Twain NWR
- Located within the Mississippi Flyway, one of the nation's most important flyway routes, Mark Twain NWR provides waterfowl and other migratory birds with food, water and protection during the
- Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area
- This site occupies 2,515 acres, approximately 2,239 acres are huntable. The site is predominately wooded and the terrain is fairly rugged. There is no interior vehicle access for the
- Marshall Fish and Wildlife Area
- Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, located along nearly 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands and bluffs, lies in the heart of the mallard duck flyway and
- Matthiessen State Park
- Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of
- Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Approaching 900 acres in size, Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area is comprised of a restored strip mine which has attracted a vibrant community of plants and animals to
- Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles southeast of Braidwood on Illinois Route 53 and Huston Road.
History
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- Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route
- The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route is a 50-mile byway that travels through the southwestern area of Illinois, near
- Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
- Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties, about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL. It is positioned
- Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is an old cypress swamp which has been made into a waterfowl hunting area. Primarily the area was developed for duck hunting
- Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
- The Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area is located 6 miles north of the Interstate 74 exit at Oakwood. The area consists of 2,700 acres of grass, forest
- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
- The Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge was established on May 31, 2000 and is part of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The complex was
- Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
- The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie established in 1996 is the nation's first federally designated tallgrass prairie.
"Midewin", pronounced "Mih-DAY-win", is the Potawatomi name for their healing society.
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- The Native American pathfinders along the rock palisades of the Mississippi River did as present-day hikers do - in coursing the bluffs, they took the paths of least resistance.
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