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Illinois is filled with hidden away State Parks. I found this one outside Oglesby and it was quite a treat to walk the hiking trails. This waterfall is locate...
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Illinois is filled with hidden away State Parks. I found this one outside Oglesby and it was quite a treat to walk the hiking trails. This waterfall is located in Mattiesson State Park, hidden down in a small valley. Down below, the fairies rule the land and man is only permitted to look down upon them. With sun filtering through the trees on a warm sunny day, one can imagine these creatures flitting about, taking care of business and simply enjoying nature.
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