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Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor
Big River State Forest
Big Rock Forest Preserve
Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve
Buffalo Rock State Park
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Grant Ulysses Park
Hidden Springs State Forest
Illini State Park
Apple River Canyon State Park
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Kankakee River State Park
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Lincoln (Abraham) Park
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Nauvoo State Park
Shawnee National Forest
Siloam Springs State Park
Starved Rock State Park
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Q: How many state protected areas are there in Illinois?
- A: There are over a hundred state protected areas in Illinois, including wildlife areas, state forests, nature reserves, state parks, and more.
- Q: What types of recreation can visitors enjoy in Illinois' state protected areas?
- A: These areas provide a variety of recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, whether you're into something as simple as hiking or something more unique like metal detecting.
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