5 TANTE PARK


GPS: n 40.56799; w 89.52054 Address: 5774 Broadway, Pekin Phone: 309-347-PARK Web: www.pekinparkdistrict.org A quiet and secluded place, explore a trail that passes through stands of old-growth forest. In season, one can find wildflowers and morel mushrooms and hear the calls of nesting and migrating warblers.


6 MACKINAW VALLEY VINEYARD


GPS: n 40.528628; w 89.293218 Address: 33633 IL Route 9, Mackinaw Phone: 309-359-9463 Web: www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com Visitors can sample local wines and stroll through the 13- acre vineyard, set in over 80 acres of gorgeous scenery, which includes a picturesque lake.


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7 MENDENHALL PARK WETLAND AREA


GPS: n 40.3659; w 89.3914 Address: Mendenhall Road, Bartonville Phone: 309-633-2064


This park is a mosaic of wetland pools separated by groves of bottomland hardwood such as willow, maple, and elm and a variety of emergent vegetation in and around the pools. The entry road terminates at a public boat launch.


8 SPRING LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA


GPS: n 40.44281; w 89.89162 Address: 7982 South Park Road, Manito Phone: 309-968-7135 Web:


A EAGLE CENSUS FESTIVAL (EVENT)


GPS:


Address: 111 S. Capitol Street Phone: Web:


n 40.571650; w 89.652361 309-353-3100


www.pekinmainstreet.com


Takes place in January to commemorate the annual tradition of censusing wintering eagles throughout the Midwest.


B PEKIN MARIGOLD FESTIVAL (EVENT)


GPS:


http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ parks/r1/spl.htm


Here a former channel of the Illinois River borders a sand-dune mantled landscape that supports upland pine forests. Hiking trails afford the opportunity to explore the unusual and varied plant and animal communities.


Location: Mineral Springs Park, Pekin Phone: Web:


n 40.561951; w 89.628067 309-346-2106


www.pekin.net/ MarigoldFestival.htm


Held the first weekend after Labor Day, enjoy the annual parade, art, festive foods, music and entertainment for the whole family.


www.illinoisriverroad.org


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