IJR News — today's news from every sideFive tiny state parks reveal ancient fossils, Lincoln ties and colonial history — Sep 6, 2026Across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Massachusetts, little-known state parks reveal extraordinary natural and historical treasures hiding in plain sight. From Channahon’s river confluence to Falls of the Ohio’s vast Devonian fossil beds, Lincoln Homestead’s Lincoln-era roots, Morris State Park’s protection of Crowley’s Ridge, and Roxbury Heritage’s historic John Eliot Square and First Church, these small gems offer accessible, richly meaningful experiences.
Jared Kim Never heard of Morris State Park before this but Crowley's Ridge sounds like a hidden gem, adding it to my list for the next road trip.
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