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The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal Visitor's Center in Sheffield, Illinois is a wonderful place to spend the day enjoying nature. There is a small pond where I spent several hours photographing waterfowl. This beautiful coot did not seem to be bothered by my friend and me hanging out in his neighborhood.
Photo of Hennepin Canal taken from bridge 14, east of visitor center.
A tiny gray tree frog perches on a bush leaf. I got lucky when I spotted this little guy. He was well camouflaged. It was found at the Hennepin Canal Visitor Center near Sheffield, Illinois. It's macro season now, so this was a good first find since putting this lens on!
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AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

2.5 out of 5
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy Princeton IL
The price is ₹9,875 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹9,875
₹10,959 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Best Western Geneseo Inn

Best Western Geneseo Inn

2.5 out of 5
1375 S Oakwood Avenue Geneseo IL
The price is ₹9,600 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹9,600
₹10,655 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
The room was adequate and clean but only had one office chair to sit. We prefer a chair for each of us. The pool was good but not very warm. Keep moving if you take a swim to stay warm. The breakfast was okay if you stick to yogurt, cereal and toast. The eggs were rubbery and potatoes undercooked. ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

2.5 out of 5
2106 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
The price is ₹8,028 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹8,028
₹8,909 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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7.8/10 Good! (779 reviews)
Very friendly staff, clean room

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL
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Depue Vacation Rental < 1 Mi to the Lake!

Depue Vacation Rental < 1 Mi to the Lake!

3 out of 5
De Pue IL
Stay at this cottage in De Pue. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning.
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1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-friendly Retreat!

3 out of 5
Rock Falls IL
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