These 15 Mind-Blowing Sceneries Totally Define Illinois
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Laura
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We have an embarrassment of riches in Illinois when it comes to mind-blowing scenery. Your gorgeous photo submissions have proved just that. Here are some absolutely amazing photos of awesome scenery across our wonderful state.
Matthiessen State Park is full of canyons, prairies, forests, breathtaking rock formations, and waterfalls.
Shawnee National Forest is composed of 286,000 acres of gorgeous forests, bluffs, and cliffs. The crown gem: Garden of the Gods.
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Only encompassing 6.5 miles of Lake Michigan costaline, Illinois Beach State Park offers stunning views.
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The Mackinaw River cuts through this gorgeous area that consists of prairie, wetland and forest.
People come from all over to spot these giant cypress trees in Heron Pond.
In Makanda, Giant City State Park is home to huge bluffs of sandstone, which beautiful trees sit atop.
You can't talk about Illinois without talking about Lake Michigan.
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These falls actually spill out of Kinkaid Lake down in Murphysboro, Illinois.
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This park is a true jewel, with its rolling prairie, wetlands, delta kames, and oak savanna.
People have traveled to Ferne Clyffe for over 100 years to see...you guessed it...ferns and cliffs. There also waterfalls and beautiful trees.
To passersby, this might look like a gross lake. Take a closer look, and you can see fantastic lilies atop a crystal clear lake.
Alongside the Ohio River, Cave-in-Rock State Park sits atop high bluffs in a heavily wooded area.
Starved Rock State Park is full of breathtaking canyons and waterfalls.
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Did you know that Monks Mound is the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica and the largest pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas?
You cannot talk about scenery that IS Illinois without talking about a simple field. This is Illinois.
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