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Glacial Park Conservation Area 6316 Harts Rd., Ringwood, IL 815-678-2219


Glacial Park is owned and managed by the McHenry County Conservation District and includes more than 3,200 acres of restored and scenic natural areas. Te park features a diverse array of prairie, wetlands, savannas and glacial kames. Te park houses the Wiedrich Education Center, the Powers-Walker House (historic), the Lost Valley Visitor Center and the Research Field Station. Tere are several miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. You can also canoe/kayak and fish in the Nippersink Creek, and picnic in several locations. www.MCCDistrict.org


Glacial kames, hiking, fishing, boating . . .


Chain O’ Lakes State Park, 8916 Wilmot Rd., Spring Grove, IL 847-587-5512


Located in the heart of Illinois’ largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O’Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. Tere are several picnic areas and shelters, several miles of hiking trails and additional equestrian trails with horse rental, overnight camping and cabin rental, and many natural areas to explore and learn about nature. Te park borders three natural lakes and the Fox River that connects seven additional lakes to make up the “chain.”


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Fox River Special Places to Visit


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