Illinois experienced a surge in visitors to its state parks and historic sites last year, reaching the highest numbers in ...

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Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois ...

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois ...

(WAND) — At the end of national tourism week, Governor JB Pritzker announced that over 41 million people visited Illinois state parks and historic sites in 2024. This is the highest attendance ...

Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, following several significant capital projects to upgrade and improve many of the parks.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois’ 290 ...