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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 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!
Old train bridge tie bolts. I was amazed how many were loosely fitted!
AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

2.5 out of 5
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy Princeton IL
The price is Rp1.772.959 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.772.959
Rp1.967.630 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Princeton. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
We were on third floor and noise and vibration from the building exhaust system or something in the attic could be heard and felt in our room.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

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Best Western Geneseo Inn

Best Western Geneseo Inn

2.5 out of 5
1375 S Oakwood Avenue Geneseo IL
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The price is Rp1.949.322 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.949.322
Rp2.163.358 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geneseo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Richmond Hill Players and Geneseo ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (381 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

Best Western Geneseo Inn
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 Rp1.571.159 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.571.159
Rp1.743.672 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rock Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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.
Depue Vacation Rental < 1 Mi to the Lake!
1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-friendly Retreat!

1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-friendly Retreat!

3 out of 5
Rock Falls IL
Stay at this cottage in Rock Falls. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Westwood Tennis Center and Sinnissippi Park are located ...
1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-friendly Retreat!
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