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5 Things to Do at Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by anders458, posted in birdwatching, conservation, Driftless Region, fall colors, Galena Illinois, hiking, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural resources, Illinois Nature preserves, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, Native American History, prairies, settlers and Indians, spring wildflowers, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve is an amazing spot that features rolling hills, Native American mounds (including the only thunderbird effigy mound in Illinois), great birdwatching, and stunning views of the Mississippi River and its backwaters (known as the Harris Slough). It’s located … Continue reading 5 Things to Do at Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve

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