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The Rock Island Trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 2003.

The Illinois River (south of Hennepin) follows the ancient Mississippi River bed.

Glen Oak Park, home to the Peoria Zoo, has been instrumental in its work with
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in reintroducing
the endangered Alligator Snapping Turtle.

Bike Peoria Co-op is a local group offering help, tools and classes
to empower, educate and advocate for bikes in Peoria.

National Geographic Adventure magazine chose
the Greater Peoria area as one of the 50 next great adventure towns.

With over 9000 acres of land, the Peoria Park District
is the largest park district in Illinois.

With over 2500 acres of land, the Pekin Park District
is the fifth largest park district in Illinois.

More than 44 million people
visit Illinois State Parks each year.

At over 7200 acres, Sand Ridge State Forest
near Manito and Forest City is Illinois' largest state forest.

Sand Ridge State Forest includes the historic Clear Lake archaeological site,
which was occupied from about 500 B.C. to 1500 A.D.

The Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Complex
includes 11354 acres providing vital habitat for a variety of species
in the wildlife refuges of Chautauqua, Meredosia, Emiquon & Cameron/Bilsbach.

Mason State Tree Nursery is Illinois' only state nursery. It is the largest producer of Illinois native wildflower seed east of the Mississippi and produces about 1,000,000 native trees and shrubs each year.

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