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6 Things to Do at Witkowsky State Wildlife Area

May 3, 2024August 28, 2025 by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, birdwatching, Driftless Region, fall colors, Galena Illinois, hiking, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural resources, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, kids activities, prairies, snowshoeing, spring wildflowers, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF THE “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG UPDATED AUGUST 2025 Looking for an adventure just 2.5 hours from Chicago? If so, check out Witkowsky State Wildlife Area, a 1,000-acre natural area that is located in far northwest Illinois in the Driftless Region. It’s just nine miles southeast of the historic … Continue reading 6 Things to Do at Witkowsky State Wildlife Area

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