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Cache River Nature Fest
Saturday, May 11, 8am-4pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Join us for the 12th year of Cache River Nature Fest, an event that highlights the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife in the Cache River Watershed! Guided canoe tours, bike trips, hikes, and special presentations will be scheduled throughout the day and will feature live animal [...]
Posted in Auto Touring, Birding, Botanizing, Canoeing, Celebration, Cycling, Fungi, Herping, Hiking, Presentation, Research, Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife
Tagged bicycle touring, birding, cache wetlands, herps, hiking, native plants, wildlife
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Cache River Days
[ September 8, 2012; ] Join the Friends at Cache River Days in Ullin on Saturday, September 8.
Don’t miss the 18th Annual Cache River Days in Ullin! Food, music, exhibits, and family activities are just part of the fun. Enjoy guided canoe tours through the Cache River Wetlands. Resource staff will provide an intimate look at ancient bald cypress trees [...]
Posted in Auto Touring, Birding, Botanizing, Canoeing, Cycling, Events & Activities, Herping, Hiking, Hunting & Fishing, Wildlife
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Cache River Nature Fest – 2012
[ May 12, 2012; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for the 11th year of Cache River Nature Fest, an event that highlights the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife in the Cache River Watershed! Guided canoe tours, bike trips, hikes, and special presentations will be scheduled throughout the day and will feature live animal demonstrations, [...]
Posted in Auto Touring, Birding, Botanizing, Canoeing, Cycling, Events & Activities, Herping, Hiking, Research, Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife
Tagged birding, botanzing, cache river, cache wetlands, canoeing, cycling, herping, herps, hiking, nature festival, wildlife
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Tunnel Hill Bike Tour
[ April 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to Noon
At one time, the rumble of freight cars reverberated through a narrow passage known as Tunnel Hill. Today, the railroad is gone, but the wooden trestles and route provide opportunities to hike and bike on the Tunnel Hill State Trail. Join staff for an 18-mile bicycle ride and [...]
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Tagged bicycle touring, bike touring, bike trail
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See you at the Swamp! During Cache River Days!
Don’t miss the 17th Annual Cache River Days in Ullin, Illinois. The event will take place September 10-11, 2011. The weekend event includes food, music, exhibits, and a variety of family activities including guided canoe tours and bike rides through the Cache River Wetlands. Continue reading
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Cache River Days — Ullin
[ September 10, 2011; ] Cache River Days! Don’t miss the 17th Annual Cache River Days in Ullin, Illinois. The event will take place September 10-11, 2011. The weekend event includes food, music, exhibits, and a variety of family activities including guided canoe tours and bike rides through the Cache River Wetlands. Continue reading
Tunnel Hill Trail
Tunnel Hill State Trail
Tunnel Hill Trail – photo: Daniel Schwen
Tunnel Hill State Trail stretches for 45 miles from Harrisburg to Karnak, with 2.5 miles being managed by the city of Harrisburg. The trail continues on a trails [...]
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Cache River Wetlands Center
The Henry N. Barkhausen Wetlands Center is the place to begin your Cache River Wetlands adventure. Visitors will enjoy a cultural and natural history time-line exhibit full of fascinating artifacts, a video screen with five perspective of the Cache watershed, and audio sticks with local oral history. State-of-the-art interactive exhibits and dioramas offer visitors a [...]
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Cache River Nature Fest – 2011
[ June 4, 2011; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!!!
Saturday, June 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for the 10th year of this WILD event. Guided canoe tours, bike trips, hikes, and special presentations will be scheduled throughout the day and will highlight the area’s rich history, abundant wildlife, and natural areas. Nature enthusiasts and birders are also invited to participate [...]
Movie Nights at the Cache--Is That a Skunk?
