Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

More of a Hunter Refuge than Wildlife Refuge

This place is not at all what I expected. It’s on several top 10 lists of best places to visit in ILLINOIS. It’s a very large reservoir and much of the area is unnatural. There are fences everywhere a...

More of a Hunter Refuge than Wildlife Refuge

This place is not at all what I expected. It’s on several top 10 lists of best places to visit in ILLINOIS. It’s a very large reservoir and much of the area is unnatural. There are fences everywhere a...

Large National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates this National Wildlife refuge. They operate several campgrounds in the park and by Grassy Lake. There is a scenic drive inside the park that is worth the time...

Large National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates this National Wildlife refuge. They operate several campgrounds in the park and by Grassy Lake. There is a scenic drive inside the park that is worth the time...

Worthwhile sunset stop

Passing thru town at sunset and wanted best viewing options, so I Googled it. Lo and behold this park came up. We chased the sunset to get there, but finally made it at the end of its spectacular show...