Upper Peoria Lake Vacation and Resort Properties
Upper Peoria Lake is on the Illinois River in Peoria County and Woodford County, Illinois.
Nearby Attractions
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (40 miles)
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1936 by Executive Order 7524, which authorized the purchase of lands owned by the defunct Chautauqua Drainage and Levee District. The refuge extends from Illinois River mile 124.0 to 129.5. It is an important link in the chain of resting, feeding, and wintering areas for waterfowl and other migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Under pristine conditions, this segment of the Illinois River floodplain was composed of a series of... More
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site (70 miles)
?My friends ? No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything.? An emotional Abraham Lincoln opened his farewell remarks to the citizens of Springfield, Illinois with these words on February 11, 1861. Lincoln was leaving his friends and neighbors of twenty-four years, and the home that he and his family had lived in for seventeen years, to serve as president of a nation on the verge of Civil... More
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (82 miles)
The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie established in 1996 is the nation's first federally designated tallgrass prairie. "Midewin", pronounced "Mih-DAY-win", is the Potawatomi name for their healing society. Due to cleanup operations, the area is not open to the unescorted public with the exception of two 1.5-mile hiking trail loops for birdwatchers. A variety of tours including hiking, horseback riding, biking, and environmental exploration are offered on this 19,165 acre parcel of land being... More
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Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge (83 miles)
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties, about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL. It is positioned in the upper end of the Alton navigation pool in an area that was historically known for its ability to sustain fish and wildlife. Land management programs are designed and administered to promote migratory bird, fish, and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River basin, while providing increased public recreation and... More
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