Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

"Tbh I haven't seen the bison in a long time but I have already a few years back so it's no big deal. I don't even really want to taste this place because I love that there's very few people that go. Nonetheless, it's so secluded and beautiful. And since I love the great outdoors I must give it a five star as it's in my top hiking locations."

"So nice! There's something for every nature lover out here. Stop by the HQ for a nice little exhibit on history about the area, gift shop, some hydration, flushing bathrooms, and learn from the excellent staff there. We started hiking from the northern parking lot and we hiked to the HQ where we had lunch. Just note that the parking lots besides the HQ are basically maintained latrine type toilets. There's a great number of bison, but we just happened to be there on a day where they were hanging out just far enough from the trail to not be seen. Just means we'll have to come back, perhaps with some bicycles!"

"Nice and clean trial. The visitor center is nice and has helpful staff. The staff seems to really enjoy their job and is open to answering any questions and give recommendations. There are cool signs and maps in the visitor center to look at and learn about the area."

"This park looks wonderful but is not very “handicapped” friendly. With a bad knee, it would be difficult to hike the trails. There are about 100 bison there, but you had to hike to get there. That said, the prairie scenes are still nice."

"Awesome place to check out if you're in the area. So nice to walk through native restored prairies. Lots of beautiful plants to see. Can also now rent bikes to check out the trails. Also make sure to check out the old ammunition storage bunkers. Most are closed but some are open to explore. If you're lucky you may also get to see some bison! Great place to catch a sunset on a summer evening."