FRANKLIN GROVE
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Grist Mill at Franklin Creek Natural Area
1893 Twist Road
Discover an old-fashioned grist mill surrounded by nature.
815-456-2878
Nachusa Grasslands
8772 Lowden Road
Over 1,000 acres of native Illinois prairie, sandstone buttes, oak savannas,
wetlands, original species of plants and animals sustain a dynamic functioning
ecosystem. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-456-2340
FREEPORT
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Jane Addams Trail
Freeport to Wisconsin Stateline
This multi-use 13 mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and
is highlighted by 21 decked bridges passing over and through wetlands, creeks,
woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after
Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail that traverses Northern
Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone
path may be used by hikers, bicycles, snowmobiles, and cross-country skiers.
Access to the trail is available at the Wes Block Trail Access on Fairview
Road, off of Highway 20 two miles west of the Highway 26 intersection, or
at the Richland Creek Trailhead in Orangeville, on High Street, east of Highway
26. Dawn to dusk (11 p.m. for snowmobiling)
800-369-2955
Krape Park
1799 South Park Boulevard
This charming park offers an old-fashioned carousel, waterfall, trails,
paddleboating, canoeing, miniature golf and disc courses, tennis courts,
duck pond and Kids Kastle. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m. FREE
815-235-6114
Lincoln Douglas Debate Square
600 East Douglas Street
Site of the second of the famous 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln
and Stephen Douglas. It is marked by a life-size statue of the men. FREE
800-369-2955
Oakdale Nature Preserve
4433 South Cranes Grove Road
Set in oak and hickory woods, Oakdale offers hiking and cross-country
ski trails, a nature center, lodge, auditorium and picnic areas. Daily: dawn
to 10:30 p.m.
815-233-5616
Park Hills Golf Course
3240 West Stephenson
This public facility offers two 18-hole, 72-par courses on gently rolling
terrain. The West Course is 6600 yards, and the East Course is 6400 yards.
Watered fairways, three sets of tees, a 300 yard driving range, clubhouse
and pro shop.
815-235-3611
Read Park
West Avenue and American Street
Read Park features softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, an aquatic
center with a zero depth pool and water slides and a state of the art skateboard
facility. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m.
815-235-6114
Rock Hollow Conservation Club
1971 Illinois Route 75 East
Discover this club located along the scenic Pecatonica River which offers
an abundance of natural cover winding along the river bottom. Hunting, bird
watching, horseback riding, boating and canoeing, fishing, hiking, sporting
clays, gun safety and beginner shooting instructions, dog training and boarding
facilities and more. Sunday and Thursday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday: by appointment.
815-232-5428
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FULTON
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Long’s Garden
18510 Sand Road
A natural meadowland of plumed ornamental grasses, perennials, trees and
more. Walk on the fantasy trails and mature gardens of over 1,500 different
plants and grasses. Enjoy the views of the two ponds, while sitting in the
gazebo. March - October: daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-589-4121
Great River Bike Trail
11 miles of paved section of the Great River Bike Trail, includes a six
mile loop around and throughout Fulton. Great for biking, hiking, and jogging.
Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-589-4545
Heritage Canyon
515 North Fourth Street
Constructed in the heart of a former rock quarry, discover an unusual
collection of 1800s log cabin, country church, school, covered bridge, waterfalls,
and more. April -December 15: daily: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-589-2838
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