Conservation Area

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The State of Illinois accepted ownership in 1948. Today the park has 550 acres and a 28-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. (3/3) #ilstateparks #weldonspringsstatepark #weldonsprings #stateparks #illinois

More than a museum, Union School is a hands-on learning center with a “please touch” philosophy. Both science and local history are emphasized. (3/3) #ilstateparks #weldonspringsstatepark #weldonsprings #idnr #illinoisdnr #illinoisstatepark #illinois

Keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer, beavers, muskrats and mink along the way. This trail is a hidden gem for wildlife lovers and solitude seekers alike. (3/3) #ilstateparks #weldonspringsstatepark #weldonsprings #idnr #illinoisdnr #illinoisstatepark #illinois

Along the way visitors will find numbered posts beside the trail that interpret natural features. #ilstateparks #weldonspringsstatepark #weldonsprings #idnr #illinoisdnr #illinoisstatepark #illinois