Information released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) shows that state parks had more people visit in 2024 than at any time over the past 15 years.
The state's 290 parks, including Red Hill State Park in Lawrence County and its 56 historic sites had more than 41 million tourists enter their grounds, according to the IDNR statistics.
Reasons given for the increase include several capital projects to upgrade and improve many of the parks and their facilities and the desire for people to spend more time outdoors.
It is anticipated that additional state funding will be made available for park and recreation use in the future.
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Embarras River tributaries flood study survey
Three sentenced to prison in Lawrence County
Spitler grant applications available
Bost to run for re-election
One injured in Crawford County accident
Bridgeport men arrested
Site approved for Lawrenceville wastewater treatment plant
Shelton to run for Indiana Secretary of State
Hartke honored for government service
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday
Red Hill Unit #10 reorganizational meeting
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Lawrence County farmland meeting
Embarras River flood warning lifted
Meat from Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions donated to Feeding Illinois food banks
