Pere Marquette State Park

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Illinois. Department of Conservation

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pere Marquette State Park" by Illinois. Department of Conservation is a detailed guidebook about a state park and conservation area, likely written in the mid-20th century. The book highlights the park's scenic beauty and diverse recreational opportunities available within its sprawling 5,180-acre expanse along the Illinois River. The narrative provides historical context surrounding the park's namesake, Father Jacques Marquette, and explores the park's natural environment and facilities. The guide elaborates on the features of Pere Marquette State Park, detailing its accommodations, including a rustic lodge and guest houses, as well as a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, boating, and fishing. It discusses the park's unique geographical and historical significance, mentioning its rich archaeological background and the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. The book serves not only as a resource for potential visitors but also highlights the importance of conservation and appreciation of natural spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-05-11