Okay, without using Google or AI, how many state parks would you guess that Illinois has? Is it:

38

47

63

118

If you're like me on this one, your guess will be way off. I guessed 38.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) , Illinois has 63 state parks:

Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Apple River Canyon State Park

Argyle Lake State Park

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

Beall Woods State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

Big Bend Big River State Forest

Buffalo Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park

Delabar State Park

Donnelley/DePue State Fish and Wildlife Areas

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

Green River State Wildlife Area

Henderson County Conservation Area

Hennepin Canal Stat

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