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Illinois River Valley parks offer rich historic and natural sites
Illinois travelers can visit Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen near Ottawa, Buffalo and Rock Island parks, Cahokia Mounds near East St. Louis, Shawnee National Forest, and Cahokia area landmarks. The article highlights hiking trails, lodges, wildlife, and long scenic drives across the Illinois River Valley region.
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Chicago
Illinois
Starved Rock
North Central
Shawnee National Forest
Cahokia Mounds State Park
Illinois River Valley
Matthiessen State Park
Buffalo State Park
LaSalle
Ottawa
Rock Island
Rock Island Arsenal
John M. Browning
Fort Armstrong
Black Hawk State Park
Rock River
Indian Bluff
Quincy
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Quincy Bay
Washington Park
Hannibal
Mark Twain
Carthage
Nauvoo
U.S. 61
U.S. 24
Lincoln
U.S. 66
Springfield
Sissippi
Ohio
Thebes
Dred Scott
Devil’s Blackbone
Carbondale
Cahokia Mounds
East St. Louis
North America
Monks Mound
Pere Marquette State Park
Illinois River