Lace up those hiking boots, and pack your camera lens! Just a few minutes southeast of downtown Morris lies a 2,500-acre sea of tall grasses, lakes and walking paths known as Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area, one of the largest restored prairies in Illinois.
- Location: 5010 North Jugtown Road, Morris, IL 60450
- Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Information:Â (815) 942-2899Â Goose Lake Prairie website
- Hours: 10-4 most weekdays