Nachusa Grasslands
Illinois
Five trail systems cross restored prairie, oak savanna, wetlands, and sandstone outcrops, while the visitor-center overlook may offer a distant view of the preserve's bison herd. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the fenced grazing unit is closed to hikers.
Why Roamward picked it
Five trail systems cross restored prairie, oak savanna, wetlands, and sandstone outcrops, while the visitor-center overlook may offer a distant view of the preserve's bison herd. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the fenced grazing unit is closed to hikers.
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