If you love wildlife watching, there’s a nature park in Peoria Heights, Illinois that will be right up your alley. Filled with miles of trails, this wonderful paradise is excellent any time of the year for all sorts of adventures. Check it out:

Forest Park Nature Center in central Illinois comprises 500 acres and is open year-round for nature lovers to explore. There are several exceptional features here that make it extra special.
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At the heads of one of the trails, you will find a history museum and nature store that contains a room dedicated to bird-watching. All of these attractions are free to the public.
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There are seven miles of trails to explore at this incredible nature center. They are open year-round for all to explore.
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The only members of the family who cannot come are your pet companions.

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This forest park is very eco-diverse with many different types of natural areas. You'll find forestry and prairie land running all along this portion of the Illinois River.
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Forest Park Nature Center is excellent for wildlife watching. You'll find critters of all sizes here.
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Each is native to the Midwest and Illinois and lives here of its own accord. You'll find creatures as small as beetles and butterflies and those as large as deer and foxes.
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This camera-worthy park belongs on every Illinoisans' bucket list. Nature lovers and wildlife watchers will delight in this truly diverse space.
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Address: 5809 North Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL, 61616

Forest Park Nature Center is open daily between dawn and dusk. Get more details on its Facebook page. Where else do you enjoy wildlife watching in Illinois? Share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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