Ready, Set, Glow! Nighttime Kayak Event at Lincoln Trail State Park
Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park is offering a free glow kayak event on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Participants can meet in the parking area at the south…
Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park To Host Kid’s Fishing Rally
Kids ages 12 and under are invited to Lincoln Trail State Park on Saturday, June 20th for a morning of fishing! Volunteers will be ready at the patio under the…
Grand Prairie Friends acquires 200+ acres of high conservation sandstone cliffs and towering oaks
Grand Prairie Friends acquires Rocky Branch Nature Preserve to protect high-conservation value site
Setzer Retires from Lincoln Trail State Park
If you recently visited Lincoln Trail State Park and admired the landscaping and cleanliness of the campground, you likely have Mark Setzer to thank. After 8 years as a Site…
Martinsville Announces 250th Anniversary Celebration
The Martinsville Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to join in a hometown celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, July…
Lincoln Trail State Park and Illinois Extension to host ‘Night of the Stars’
Starting at 7pm on February 16, 2026, University of Illinois Astronomy Department will present a program on constellations while allowing participants to use telescopes for night view of the stars.The…
Local Group ‘Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park’ Staying Active in 2026
The philosophy of parks and recreation has always centered on connecting people to the land. It is about conservation, legacy, and the opportunity for progression. Clark County is home to…
Start Your Year on the Trail: Lincoln Trail State Park to host First Day Hike
Want to clear your mind after the holidays and start the new year on a healthy foot? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites everyone to join the nationwide…