Stone Barn Savanna — Attraction in Nachusa Township

This hike provides scenic views of restored prairie grasslands and St. Peter Sandstone cliffs. A bison enclosure is located north of the trail, so keep an eye out for the herd when you park at the end of the trail.

The trail is an uneven coarse gravel road, so I wouldn't recommend taking a stroller (we tried that) or a wheel chair of any kind. It gets a little buggy in the lowlands near...

Hidden wonder . I live not far from here, but had not made the time to visit. It was so pretty and peaceful here in the May Day that I visited. We saw a turtle, a monarch, deer, and a turkey. I taught my son about goldenrod galls and he taught me about tree identification And making ink out...

This is another preserve in the Nachusa region that would be fun to visit again. It is dotted with sandstone outcroppings that provide unique environments for flora and fauna. Well cared for, good trails and a variety of settings (woods, Savannah,...