OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Bald Hill Prairie Preserve

5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris 61054

A 380 acre preserve offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.  Several rare gravel hill prairie and savanna plants can be seen here.  This site is a breeding habitat for a variety of rare migratory…

BerryView Orchard

7504 W. Midtown Rd. Mount Morris, Illinois

Here at BerryView Orchard you can find Aronia Berries, a variety of apples, some pears, peaches, & vegetables for the picking or available to grab & go. Owners Jeff & Julie can be found most…

Bike Ogle – Bison / Reagan / John Deere Loop

39.4 Miles Similar to above, but adds Dixon and Reagan sites.    Wide rolling hills with a couple of good climbs. Typically on low traffic country roads, but some county highways with good visibility. Highlights…

Bike Ogle – Byron / Nuclear Loop

24 Miles Largely flat and fast. A nice little morning or afternoon ride. Spectacular views and rest stops along the Rock River. State highway 2 provides very wide shoulders which often used by cyclists between…

Bike Ogle – Cycling Trail Head / Historic Depot

The Historic Train Depot in Oregon hosts a viewing platform and serves as the trail-head for Ogle County bike loops.  The curved steel trestles and roof were built and put in place by local metal fabrication industries….

Bike Ogle – Forreston / Mt. Morris Loop

45.5 Miles This is a long loop, but one with a great riding experience.  Almost entirely on low traffic country roads, it begins along the Rock River, travels a bit through wooded hills and curves,…

Bike Ogle – Joe Stengel Trail (Polo-Woosung)

The Joe Stengel Trail follows an old railroad corridor for 7 miles between the town of Polo and the much smaller community of Woosung. The trail corridor traces farm country along a route scattered with…

Bike Ogle – Nachusa Bison / John Deere Loop

32.4 Miles The signature ride of the described loops. This relatively short ride takes you twice across the Rock River, past grasslands with free ranging bison, and by the small historical village of Grand Detour…

Bike Ogle – Paynes Point / Stillman Loop

29.7 Miles With the exception of a short steep hill to get you above the Rock River valley, this loop provides a great ride through slightly rolling countryside. The views across the miles-wide shallow valleys…

Bike Ogle – Polo / Mt. Morris Loop

40.1 Miles This loop captures the countryside of western Ogle County: wide and deep valleys and more woods and pastures than typical of the east side of the Rock. You travel through two very pleasant…

Bike Ogle – Rochelle / Chana Loop

42.3 Miles One of the longer, yet easier loops to ride. This route stays on lightly traveled roads in the eastern half of the county and as a result has very few hills.  Yet it…

Bike Ogle- Gravel / Chip / Hill & Rock River Loop

43.2 Miles The toughest ride of the bunch, designed with the more adventuresome cyclist in mind. Gravel roads, deep countryside valleys, a lot of hills and a lot of miles. A great conditioning ride when…

Blackhawk Statue

1411 N. River Road, Oregon, IL

About: Lorado Taft, who created the 50-foot statue as a tribute to Native Americans, is said to have thought of the figure one evening as he and other members of the Eagles’ Nest colony stood…

Byron Forest Preserve

7993 North River Road Byron, Illinois

The Byron Forest Preserve District is located on the rolling hills along the Rock River in Byron, Illinois. With many acres of prairie and woodlands, you don’t want to miss this beautiful setting during all…

Carnation Park – Oregon Park District

1 Webster Street Oregon, IL 61061

Carnation Park consists of approximately 5.5 acres along the scenic Rock River. It is a naturalized park with many areas for riverbank fishing. The natural Midwest prairie has a winding bike trail that travels to…

Castle Rock State Park

1365 W Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Castle Rock State Park is located along the west bank of the Rock River in Ogle County, three miles south of Oregon, on Ill. Rt. 2. The park is centrally located in the Rock River…

Concerts in the Park

Oregon Park West

Concerts in the Park. Oregon Park District Concerts in the Park are brought to the community by local business sponsors.  Concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm at the Park West band shell.  Join…

Dillehay Park – Mt. Morris

307 Barbara St. Mt. Morris Il 61054

The kids will love our state-of-the-art Tot Lot and many playgrounds. Mom and Dad will love the side-by-side playgrounds at Dillehay Park, where fun for all the kids is provided at one location. The park…

Fairground Park – Oregon Park District

607 Fair Park Drive Oregon, IL 61061

Fairgrounds Park is a neighborhood park that was once the site of the Ogle County Fair. The bike trail travels though mature oaks and a small prairie on the north end. The Park District purchased…

Franklin Creek Grist Mill

1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031

The Grist Mill is the only Grist Mill still powered exclusively by water in Illinois. Although a reconstruction, the original mill stood in the same site as the reconstructed mill until it was raised in…

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove IL 61031

A short 15 mile drive south from Oregon on country roads is the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, one mile northwest of the village of Franklin Grove. The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 664-acre…

Grand Detour Arts Festival

8334 South Clinton Street, Dixon, Grand Detour Township, IL

Since 1949, The John Deere Historic Site at Grand Detour, Illinois is home to this popular event, which will feature work from over 45 talented artists. Exhibited works include paintings, graphics, sculptures, jewelry, photography, drawings…

Iron Mike Fountain

Corner of Rt 2 and 64 in Oregon, IL

Iron Mike is an 1896 cast-iron fountain in the 400 Block of Washington Street in the city of Oregon, Illinois. The multi-tier fountain is set into a matte green concrete base. Iron Mike is four…

Jacks Landing – Oregon Park District

850 Lafayette St. Oregon IL 61061

Jacks Landing is a 10 acre site located at the corner of 2nd Street and Lafeyette Street in Daysville.  The property was generously donated by Craig and Bette Williams on November 25, 2013. Currently park…

Joe Stengel Trail

The Joe Stengel Trail follows an old railroad corridor for 7 miles between the town of Polo and the much smaller community of Woosung. The trail corridor traces farm country along a route scattered with…

June-August: Friday Night Jamboree

Mt. Morris Bandshell, Mt. Morris IL 61054

Friday Night Jamboree is held at the Historic Mt. Morris Campus Friday Night Starting in June every year! For a full list of scheduled entertainment visit our website!

June: PorchFest

Mt. Morris Illinois 61054

The ultimate grassroots community music festival, where all genres of musicians perform on porches and lawns within the boundaries of this yearly event! Each set has multiple mini concert options for your choosing! Come and…

Kiwanis Park – Oregon Park District

201 N. Second Street, Oregon IL 61061

Kiwanis Park is a 2 acre site along the riverfront at the west edge of the Oregon dam. It is close to downtown and directly behind Conover Square shopping center. The site is a popular…

Lions Park – Oregon Park District

809 Webster St. Oregon, IL 61061

Lions Park is a neighborhood park that hosts the minor and little league baseball season in Oregon. The park lies adjacent to Veterans Field. This park was donated to the City of Oregon and the…

Lorado Taft Campus

1414 N. River Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Located just outside the city of Oregon, Illinois, the Taft Campus has a rich history. During the summer of 1898, the noted American sculptor Lorado Taft and a small group of artists, architects and scholars…

Lowden Miller State Forrest

1365 W Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061

An equestrian parking area and designated horse trails are available. For information on the equestrian program and trail usage, contact Castle Rock State Park at (815) 732-7329. Nestled in the Rock River Valley, just 3…

Lowden State Park

1411 N River Road, Oregon, IL 61061

One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. Legend has it that Chief Black Hawk, as he left the area after the Black Hawk War,…

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center

1834 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61061

LOMC is a ministry of the ELCA congregations in Illinois and eastern Missouri. Its 640-acre site is located in the heart of the Rock River Valley of Northwestern Illinois. It is the focal point for…

Margaret Fuller & Ganymede Spring

1141 N. River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

Margaret Fuller, was an American journalist, critic, and women’s rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first full-time American female book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century…

Maxson Restaurant & Riverboat

1469 N IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061

Maxsons is a truly unique and affordable experience for dining, meetings, weddings, and any other occasion! The Pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat. 102 feet of real river charm. She docks at the…

Mix Park – Oregon Park District

701 S. 4th St. Oregon IL 61061

Mix Park is a 2.5-acre site, leased from the City of Oregon by the Oregon Park District. The Park was renovated in 2001 and won the Illinois Parks and Recreation award for Outstanding Facility and…

Mounder Park – Mt. Morris

Next to the Village Hall at 105 W. Lincoln Street

PARKS & REC The Village of Mt. Morris has over 26 acres of traditional leisure and recreation attractions in our four village parks, indoor facility and Village Square Campus. The park and recreation system is…

Nachusa Grasslands

2075 Lowden Road ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031

The 3,500-acre Nachusa Grasslands preserve consists of large remnant prairie, woodlands, and wetlands being reconnected through habitat restoration to create one of the largest and most biologically diverse grasslands in Illinois. Working hand–in–hand with Conservancy…

Nachusa Grasslands – Bison

2075 Lowden Road ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031

Bison can be viewed from outside the bison fenced units only. The bison roam across 1,500 acres of rolling land and are often not visible from the road. Binoculars are helpful. No hiking is permitted…

Ogle County Fair

1440 N Limekiln Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

Enjoy a summer tradition by attending the Ogle County Fair! Located northeast of Oregon, IL, the fair features livestock, rides, food, grandstand shows, and fun for the entire family. Check out the website for full…

Oregon Community Bike Trail

This bike route through the quiet neighborhoods of Oregon is marked with easy to follow signage.   The loop visits most city parks and provides great access to shopping and points of interest. The Community Bike…

Oregon Park District

304 South 5th Street, PO Box 237, Oregon IL, 61061

The Oregon Park District is a park and recreation municipality in Oregon, Illinois. The Oregon Park District was formed in December of 1966. The District’s service area covers approximately 102 square miles serving over 7000…

Park East – Oregon Park District

200 Jones Terrace Oregon, IL

Oregon Park East is a 23-acre site that is divided by River Road. There is access above and below the Oregon dam for fishing and canoeing. It is home to the historic Chana School and…

Park West – Oregon Park District

1402 Koontz Place Oregon, IL

Park West is a community park that offers a wide variety of activities.  Concerts in the Park, Easter egg hunt, Bicycle rally and High School sports are just a few of the events that take…

Pegasus Special Riders

6668 S. Carthage Rd., Oregon, IL 61061

Pegasus Special Riders, Inc. is an organization that provides children and adults with special needs an activity that is both therapeutic and fun, in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment. Each client’s weekly lesson includes both…

Prairie Fire Golf & Grill

PrairieFire Golf & Grill 6734 N German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010

With eight beautifully appointed, temperature-controlled private hitting bays looking out onto a vast targeted range, the Byron Forest Preserve District and PrairieView Golf Club have brought golf into the 21st Century right here in Byron….

Prairie Side Skate Park – Oregon Park District

1402 Koontz Place Oregon IL 61061

Park West is a community park that offers a wide variety of activities.  Concerts in the Park, Easter egg hunt, Bicycle rally and High School sports are just a few of the events that take…

Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club

3501 S. Sweeney Rd. Chana, IL 61015

The mission of this organization shall be a non for profit organization to save and defend from the waste the natural resources of The United States of America; it’s air, soil, water, forests, minerals, and…

Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing

117 N. 4th St. Oregon IL 61061

Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing is a family fun filled place for all ages. We offer axe throwing for children as well as axe and knife throwing for adults. We can also host your next party…

September: TOSCO Bike Ride

710 S 13th St, Oregon, IL 61061

Join us on the TŌSOC Scenic Tour Bike Ride, passing through some of the most beautiful roads in Northern Illinois! Routes are on quiet, paved country roads with rolling hills, passing beautiful scenery on well-marked routes….

Silver Ridge Golf Course

3069 North Hill Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Silver Ridge is located just 5 min north of Oregon, IL on IL RTE 2. The course is a unique mixture of hills and trees that makes you feel completely disconnected from reality. Come play…

Skare Park – Rochelle

Flagg Township, Illinois 61068

Disc Golf Course, Driving Range, 7 Hiking Trails, Shelter Rental and so much more!

Splash Canyon Water Park – Oregon Park District

1402 Koontz Place Oregon, IL 61061

Park West is a community park that offers a wide variety of activities.  Concerts in the Park, Easter egg hunt, Bicycle rally and High School sports are just a few of the events that take…

Story Walk – Oregon Park District

1402 Koontz Place Oregon, IL 61061

Take a stroll along Oregon’s very own story walk! Located at Park West this family friendly adventure is update frequently with new stories and tales for everyone to enjoy!

Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center

1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061

Stronghold is a beautiful 360 acre property across from the boat launch, about a mile North of town. Home to The Strong Castle, extensive trails, a 9-hole Frisbee Golf course and Hammock City. To stay…

T.O.S.O.C – (Tour of Scenic Ogle County)

Join us for the 8th annual TOSOC on September 23, 2023! Join us on the TŌSOC Scenic Tour Bike Ride, passing through some of the most beautiful roads in Northern Illinois! Routes are on quiet, paved…

The Largest Tree in Illinois

5502 N. Silver Creek Road Mt. Morris Illinois 61054

The Bald Hill Prairie Preserve contains primarily open habitat consisting of original prairie and pasture grasses. A portion of the large south hill has an oak savanna with beautiful large bur oaks. This savanna has…

The Sculpture Trail

Historical sculpture has been on public display in Oregon since the time of Lorado Taft and the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony in the early 1900’s. The Community Art Legacy (C.A.L.) has been a contemporary project…

White Pines Lodge

Located in the White Pines State Park 6712 W Pines Rd, Mt Morris, IL 61054

White Pines Lodge is a hidden treasure less than 2 hours from Chicago. Discover for yourself what it means to disconnect so you can reconnect with family, friends, nature and loved ones! Stop in and…

White Pines Ranch

3581 W. Pines Road, Oregon, IL

We welcome you to White Pines Ranch – where our family has been serving thousands of children annually since 1958. Gig, Sue, and Andee, owners and operators of White Pines Ranch (WPR), have an outstanding…

White Pines State Park

6712 W. Pines Rd. Mt. Morris IL 61064

Located in the heart of the Rock River valley, the 385-acre White Pines Forest State Park is the south boundary of the historic Chicago-Iowa Trail. Today, the park is perfect for family getaways to enjoy…

Wiggly Field Dog Park

810 S. 13th St. Oregon IL 61061

Officially opened in July 2012, Wiggly Field Dog Park is the first off-leash dog park operated by the Oregon Park District. The dog park is a 1 acre fenced off-leash area with two separate entries…

Zickuhr Park – Mt. Morris

501 W. 1st. Street Mt. Morris IL 61054

Zickuhr Park, located on the western side of our village, is a favorite location for watching sunsets and star gazing. Zickuhr Park is also know as one of the very best places to watch the…

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