Thanks to everyone that participated in the Illinois First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 and tagged us! Here are some pictures from the parks. #ILStateParks #FirstDayHikes

IDNR is highlighting Illinois’ beautiful and unique state parks in a monthly social media feature, “Spotlight on Illinois State Parks.”
This month, we’re featuring Weldon Springs State Park located just southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County. #ILStateParks #WeldonSpringsStatePark

IDNR is highlighting Illinois’ beautiful and unique state parks in a monthly social media feature, “Spotlight on Illinois State Parks.”

This month, we’re featuring Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County.

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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

IDNR is highlighting Illinois’ beautiful and unique state parks in a monthly social media feature, “Spotlight on Illinois State Parks.” This week we’re featuring Volo Bog State Natural Area in Lake County.
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IDNR is highlighting Illinois’ beautiful and unique state parks in a monthly social media feature, “Spotlight on Illinois State Parks.” This month, we’re featuring Mississippi Palisades in Carroll County. #ILStateParks #MississippiPalisades #illinoisdnr #illinoisstatepark

Got my hike in at Sanchris Lake State Park 😃 #FirstDayHikes #ILStateParks

Celebrate the New Year at an Illinois State Park for a First Day Hike! IDNR is teaming up with America’s State Parks Foundation for this annual event on Jan. 1, 2025. Select state parks across Illinois will offer stickers and special photo opportunities for this event. #ILStateParks #FirstDayHikes

Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA offers year-round events: trail rides like the St. Jude’s & Chili Ride, stargazing with Springfield Area Star Gazers, field trials, wingshooting clinics, & fishing tournaments. There's something for everyone! #ILstateparks #jimedagarpanthercreek

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

From bank fishing platforms to an accessible fishing pier, it’s a great place to spend the day fishing. A boat launch ramp makes getting on the water easy; only electric motors are allowed. Come enjoy a relaxing day at Weldon Springs! (2/2) #ilstateparks #weldonspringsstatepark

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

During the cave-making process, water acts not only as a dissolver, but also as a builder. In the protected cave environment, dripping and seeping water can deposit carbonate materials and from a host of geological formations. (6/6) #illinoiscaverns #ilstateparks