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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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2.5 out of 5
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The price is AU$154 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
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2.5 out of 5
1375 S Oakwood Avenue Geneseo IL
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

2.5 out of 5
2106 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
The price is AU$144 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
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Lyndon IL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lyndon. Enjoy private pools, 2 outdoor pickleball courts and a garden. Popular attraction Prophetstown State Park ...
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Rock Falls IL
Stay at this apartment in Rock Falls. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sinnissippi Park and Westwood ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Apartment was clean, down to earth (literally, lol...semi-basement apartment, but totally comfortable and plenty of air and light), both furnished and kitchen stocked with the basics, neighborhood was quiet, and bed was comfortable. Considering the sketchy reviews of hotels in the area and that the ...

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