Explore the fascinating natural beauty of a state not recognized for its scenery through the wide variety of parks and natural areas that many have never enjoyed. Be surprised by the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Illinois. After visiting these special places with this book in hand, you may never think of Illinois as "flat and boring" again! This is not a technical treatise but a guide for everyone to experience the physical beauty that Illinois has to offer. Exit off the Interstate highways and find these unique areas set aside for public enjoyment. This book introduces you to the amazing geological background of 28 Illinois park areas and other sites. Parks with mainly historical or recreational emphases may or may not be included. Unlike other publications, this volume focuses on giving you the necessary background to understand the origins of natural features seen in parks and on Interstates leading to them. Keep it in the glove compartment of your vehicle so you can enhance your visits to geologically significant parks in the Prairie State.

通过各种各样的公园和自然区，探索这个因风景而不被认可的州的迷人自然之美，这些公园和自然区是许多人从未享受过的。为伊利诺伊州多样而美丽的风景感到惊讶。拿着这本书参观完这些特别的地方后，你可能再也不会认为伊利诺伊州是 "平坦而乏味 "的了 这不是一篇技术性的论文，而是一份指南，让每个人都能体验到伊利诺伊州所提供的自然美景。离开州际公路，找到这些为公众享用而设置的独特区域。本书向你介绍了伊利诺伊州28个公园地区和其他景点的神奇地质背景。主要以历史或娱乐为重点的公园可能包括也可能不包括。与其他出版物不同的是，这卷书的重点是为你提供必要的背景，以了解在公园和通往公园的公路上看到的自然特征的起源。把它放在你的汽车手套箱里，这样你就可以加强对草原州具有地质意义的公园的访问。