Griswold Conservation Area
West of Bluemound, off Rte. 48, Decatur, IL 62513
Hiking & Trails
The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and the Macon County Conservation District, this forty-acre site has become an attractive recreational area.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
What's happening nearby...
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Kirkland Fine Arts Center • Nov 02 @ 4PM
Experience the magic of the holidays as Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet returns to Decatur’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center!
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Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show
Garner by IHG • Nov 08 @ 8AM
Celebrate color, craftsmanship, and nostalgia at the Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show—a one-of-a-kind event held in Decatur, Illinois!
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