Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve is an archeologically significant site that boasts breathtaking views of the Mississippi River bluffs and presents an array of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, bird watching, and sightseeing.

The 85-acre area features two archeologically significant Native American sites, namely the Aiken Mound Group and the Effigy Mound, both of which boast evidence of early civilization and their way of life. The reserve is home to a variety of bird species, making for excellent bird watching as well as spectacular scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

870 S Pilot Knob Rd, Galena, IL 61036, 815-858-9100, See the Map

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