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Dana-Thomas House exterior
Two people are clay shooting in an outdoor setting. One is aiming a shotgun, assisted by the other. A clay pigeon thrower with orange targets is nearby.
A close-up of an owl with a blurred person in the background. Text overlay reads: "Whoo's going to the fair? 2026 Illinois State Fair Aug. 13-23. Conservation World open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m." The logo of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is in the bottom left corner.
A field of sunflowers under a clear blue sky with a logo of the Illinois State Fair at the top left. Text reads: "Conservation World Sensory-Friendly Hours." A logo of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is at the bottom right.
A lively outdoor festival scene with people walking along a tree-lined path. Booths with purple canopies are set up on one side, and a colorful inflatable slide is visible on the other.
A deer walks on a grassy area near a path and trees in a park. A sign reads "Lake View Sites 48-67 Online Reservations Only Camp Post Site 59."
A flock of birds is swimming on Rend Lake under a clear blue sky. In the distance, there is a tree-lined shoreline.
Sign indicating a "Bike Trail," surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation.
A scenic view of a grassy park with tall trees, overlooking Rend Lake under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of the lake with a grassy, tree-lined shoreline in the foreground and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A serene rural landscape features rolling fields and a distant line of trees under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, tall grasses and yellow wildflowers add detail and contrast to the scene.
A group of children and adults are seated around a table engaging in crafts and activities with colored paper and markers.
A person is shooting a gun at an outdoor range. They are wearing protective glasses, a cap, and a numbered vest.
cave-in-rock entrance
A deer with large antlers stands in a forested area. The background is blurred, highlighting the deer as the central focus.
An owl perched with a blurred background. Text reads: “Whoo's going to the fair? 2026 Illinois State Fair Aug. 13-23. Conservation World open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.” The Illinois Department of Natural Resources logo is visible.
A wet beaver sits on grass, surrounded by green foliage.
Dana-Thomas house exterior
A wild turkey is standing in a lush green field, surrounded by tall grasses and plants, with a blurred blue sky in the background.
Three butterflies rest on bright yellow flowers.
A logo for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is in the top left corner. The words "Grant Opportunity" are centered on a dark blue background with a green wave design below. The website link "dnr.illinois.gov/grants" is at the bottom.
A lit sparkler is held in front of a blurred background featuring the American flag and festive lights.
Cahokia Courthouse
A festive graphic with red and blue fireworks, the Statue of Liberty, and Route 66 sign. Text reads, "Have a Happy Independence Day. IDNR offices will be closed on Friday, July 3." At the bottom, there is a "250 America Illinois" logo.
Poster promoting events at the Old State Capitol on July 4, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It includes the Noir 6 Art Exhibition, Tie-Dye 250 activity, and various historical reenactments such as Abraham Lincoln in the courtroom. Additional features are free activities for children and a scavenger hunt.
Colorful fireworks burst against a dark night sky,
Two individuals holding hunting gear. Text reads, "Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame - Now Accepting Nominations." The Illinois Conservation Foundation logo is at the bottom.
Illinois 250 passport
Park with a small pond on the right. Wildflowers and various plants are in the foreground, while trees line the background.
Ornament features "Illinois Beach" written in yellow cursive at the top. The image depicts a beach scene with sand dunes, tall grass, and a driftwood log. The sky is blue, and there's water in the background. A "Preorder" label is in the top left corner with a few star-like graphics nearby.
Lake Michigan and sandy beach
Lake Michigan at sunset
wildflowers
deer in a marsh setting
Lake Michigan with driftwood on sand
beach front of lake Michigan and breakwaters in distance
lake with Chicago skyline
beach chairs on deck overlooking lake
A beach scene at Adeline Jay Geo‑Karis Illinois Beach State Park. The image features a sandy shoreline with one person at the water's edge. The Chicago skyline is visible across the water in the background. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources logo is in the corner.
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hunter wearing camo in tree stand aiming with bow and arrow
lake
Kickapoo State Recreation Area sign
Cahokia Mounds at sunset