The refuge has nearly 13 miles of walking trails but it is primarily an oasis for over 500 native and migratory species of mammals, birds, plants and fish.
If there's one thing that Illinois has in abundance (other than sky-high property taxes and people who want to move away), it's great places to see beautiful fall colors. It really doesn't matter where you live, from the top of the state to the bottom of the state, there are plenty of places to seek out. A photo book company recently did a survey on the very best spots that Illinois has to offer when it comes to fall foliage.