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Gardens in Illinois
The Land of Lincoln is the most populated state in the Midwest. It has a widely varying climate due to its length, ranging from temperate winters and summers to more extreme weather. There are over 60 different parks to visit, and many areas have been set aside for botanical uses. Featured Gardens:  Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology CenterThis arboretum is located in a narrow strip of land paralleling a 3/4 mile of McCormick Blvd and the North Shore Channel. This is a reclaimed section of land owned by the ... |
 Map of Illinois Gardens to Visit
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 | Geology Underfoot in Illinois by: Raymond Wiggers Illinois--a flat and boring state with nothing but cornfields and crowded expressways, right? Balderdash! Geology Underfoot in Illinois scratches the Prairie State's surface to expose geologic diversity that stretches back more than a billion years. Enjoy an unexpected exploration of Chicago's architectural geology. Embark on a fault-seeking expedition in Mark Twain's big-river country. Or try ... [reviews] |
 | True Crime: Illinois, The State's Most Notorious Criminal Cases (True Crime (Stackpole)) by: Troy Taylor Illinois was in many ways born in blood. From the early days of piracy to twentieth-century mob massacres, the state has been plagued with some of the worst crimes in history. This book begins with a general overview of crime in the state and then focuses on its headline stories. Included are the cases of the "Murder Castle" of H. H. Holmes, the intellectual thrill killers Nathan Leopold and ... [reviews] |
 | Hiking Illinois - 2nd Edition (America's Best Day Hiking Series) by: Susan Post Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail. In this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features: - Detailed descriptions of every hike, in every ... [reviews] |
 | Weird Illinois: Your Travel Guide to Illinois' Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by: Troy Taylor [reviews] |
 | Haunted Illinois: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Prairie State (Haunted Series) by: Troy Taylor The mysterious and often violent history of Illinois has made the state a haven for restless spirits. This volume explores the supernatural side of the Prairie State, with stories on the horrors of an old slave house, the numerous spirits of Alton's McPike Mansion, the cemetery where the dead walk, the Spring Valley Vampire, the ghosts of the Bartonville Asylum, Chicago's famous Resurrection ... [reviews] |
 | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
