Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Nature & parks
- In Divine, Illinois
- 8.1 mi from Route 66
Covering 2,537 acres of Grundy County near Morris, IL, this state natural area lies roughly 50 miles southwest of Chicago and about 8 miles off the old road. More than half of it is tallgrass prairie protected as an Illinois Nature Preserve. For Route 66 travelers, it offers a rare look at the open grassland that covered much of the state before farms and highways.
What is Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area?
A large state park dominated by tallgrass prairie, managed as a nature preserve. It is a landscape of wide skies and tall grasses rather than woods or built attractions.
Visiting Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area: tips
Allow an hour or more to walk. No facilities are listed, so bring water and sun protection. Two historic sites lie inside or beside the park: White and Company's Goose Lake Tile Works, about 1.8 miles away, and the company's stoneware site, about 1.9 miles. Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is about 2 miles away.
Where to eat near Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
All diners on Route 66 →
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