Nachusa Grasslands, Illinois, United States
4.5 (22 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Franklin Grove Nature & Wildlife Areas
Spotted some Bison!
Nachusa Grasslands is a success story all to it's own. Between the large expanses of native Illinois prairie plants and large Bison herd, there is plenty to see here. The Bison are in a fenced in area, north of the park. Best seen along Stonebarn Road, Flagg Road or Lowden Road. Seeing the Bison is really the luck of the draw as the area they are in is very large and there are alot of draws and knobs that they can be hidden in. My suggestion is to drive the roads mentioned above and be patient. They do roam around alot so a couple hours of patience can really pay off. We ended up seeing them from Flagg road.
Address
2075 Lowden Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031-9567
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Website
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/illinois/placesweprotect/nachusa-grasslands.xml
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Friday, May 10, 2024, 15:16
User Ratings
4.5 based on (22 reviews)
Reviews
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5Factory_Reject 5:00 PM Jul 15, 2015
Smell the beatiful prairie and view the Bison
Nachusa grasslands is divided into two sections. One section has the information kiosk and porta-potty. This is the section where you can take a wonderful walk through the prairie. Some of the trails are mowed and some are very narrow and the grasses will brush against your legs. Closed shoes and long pants are a must. The flowers are beautiful. There are hills and elevation changes making for a very interesting walk. Now for what most people are here for, the Bison! You cannot see the Bison from the area I described above. You need to drive north on Lowden road to Stone Barn Road and turn west. Stone Barn Road runs along the South Side of the prairie. You will be driving along the fence line of the reserve. The Bison have 500 acres to roam and if you are lucky you will see them. It is easy for them to get out of site among the tall prairie plants. They also can be on the other side of the reserve where it is just to far to see them. You are not allowed to walk into the fenced in 500 acres where the Buffalo roam. It is too dangerous.
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5Robert K 5:00 PM Aug 3, 2019
Bison
Great place to see bison and the prairie restoration. Nice trails and great bathrooms. Nice learning experience for kids.
