The Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area is located in west central Illinois in southwestern Tazewell County about 20 miles southwest of Peoria and one mile east of the Illinois River. The area began its development in 1950 with the first purchase of about 600 acres. Today, over 2,000 acres are under management surrounding the 8.5 mile long, 1,300-acre lake (technically separated into north and south lakes). A variety of activities are on hand in the area including hunting (deer archery, squirrel and waterfowl), hiking (Stage Coach Road, Deer Run and Whispering Pine trails), 5 day-use/picnicking areas (3 with shelters) and about 70 camp sites (Class C--no showers or electricity).
Location:
7982 S. Park Rd., Manito Illinois 61546
Telephone
309.968.7135
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Carlock) Acorn Ridge
(Canton) Banner Marsh SFWA
(Normal) BroMenn Hospice
(Virginia) Cass Veterinary Services
(Peoria) Glenn Oak Zoo
(Havana) Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges
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06/09 Coming to The Manito area
Dutch Days Festival Fulton IL May3-4 Arts and Crafts Vendors; Food and Concession Stands; Windmill Tours; Dutch Dancing and Costumes; Antique Tractor Display; Dutch Treasures Display; Heritage Canyon w/Early American Crafters; Hindeloopen Painting Demo and Sales; Stippling Display and Parade.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
West Chicago Blooming Fest West Chicago IL May18 The City of West Chicago presents another colorful Blooming Fest, an annual downtown garden festival. It combines the West Chicago Garden Club's popular plant sale, with a craft show, children's activities, music, food and fun. Downtown merchants and restaurants get into the act with special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales.
Riverside Arts Weekend Riverside IL May18-19 The Riverside Arts Weekend is sure to please artists and patrons alike. Join us to celebrate two days of fabulous art in downtown Riverside, Illinois.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
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