Hike Through A Sea Of Bluebells Along The Hidden Acres Park Loop In Illinois
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 22, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and I love photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world! Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream.
What do you look forward to most when springtime finally arrives after a long, cold winter? Is it the warmer air, the return of birds and butterflies, or maybe it’s the wildflowers that start to bloom? Adding a touch of vibrant color to the landscape, Virginia bluebells are always a welcome sign of the warmer months ahead. And if you would like to hike through Virginia bluebells in Illinois, you’ll have to make your way to Hidden Acres Park this spring.
There are many areas around the state where you can see colorful Virginia bluebells during the spring, but there's no place quite like Hidden Acres Park.
When spring arrives, one of the biggest draws to this park are the Virginia bluebells that blanket the forest floor. These flowers thrive in partial shade which there is plenty of at this park!
One trail, the Hidden Acres Park Loop, is 0.8 miles and easy enough for children to do. Why not bring the family to take in the beautiful sight of beguiling blue flowers around the park?
Wouldn’t you just love to hike through Virginia bluebells in Illinois this spring? Where do you enjoy seeing bluebells around the state? Let us know in the comments.
If you also love spotting hummingbirds, read this article to learn about when these adorable little birds will return to Illinois.
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