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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
Entrance to Illinois River Forks State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
A central interpretive sign offers information about the park as well as a map of adjacent trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
The slow-moving Illinois River is great for wading in on hot days.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
Though trails through the park are unsigned, the park is small and cell service seems to be decent.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
Benches are distributed throughout the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
Views open up to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
Trails offer some privacy, and few visitors tend to wander far from the central park area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
A nine-hole disc golf course runs alongside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
The disc golf course inside Illinois River Forks State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
An ideal spot for a picnic lunch.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/09/2018
The Illinois River.