Illinois River Road
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, IL

Visitor center offers knowledgeable staff and exhibits of tools used to construct the canal and natural history of the park. Primary habitats includes riparian forests of shagbark hickory, black walnut, white ash, and hackberry. Numerous patches of tallgrass prairie fill in non-forested areas. Recreational opportunities include birding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, picnicking, and cross country skiing.