Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area

The Middle Fork natural area offers equestrian trails, hunting and fishing. The Middle Fork Natural Scenic River runs through the area.

CITY: Oakwood

Kennekuk County Park

The 3000 acre park includes a seven mile backpack trail among its 15 miles of trail system. Paddle boats, jon boats and pontoons are available for rental in season. Hunting and fishing in season

CITY: Danville

Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area

Canoeing is popular along the river's length, which winds through a mixture of forests and prairies. Forest and upland game hunting are also popular at the 2,700-acre site. Horseback riding on 35 miles of trails is available.

CITY: Oakwood

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Homer Lake Forest Preserve contains 892 acres for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and sledding. Also available is an exciting Environmental Education Center, which hosts thousands every year, building rentals and programs like Homer Lake Take Me Fishing. The preserve also recently opened (September 2012) the Natural Playscape, a playground of all natural materials that allow children to rediscover outdoor play.

CITY: Homer

Vermilion County Fair & Expo

Livestock and Horse Shows, grandstand events, Demo Derby and Queen pageant, free entertainment.

CITY: Danville

Middle Fork Canoe at Forest Glen

Scenic canoeing and kayaking on the Middle Fork National Scenic River, Big Vermilion River, and Salt Fork River.

CITY: Danville

Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area

This area encompasses 2.2 miles of the Little Vermilion River, listed as a significant stream because of its aquatic features. The site supports 12 state endangered or threatened species and provides habitat for 23 forest interior species.

CITY: Georgetown

Heron County Park Wetlands Boardwalk

950 foot floating boardwalk. Songbirds, season migratory birds, and waterfowl such as Canadian geese, mallards, wood ducks, kingfishers, green herons, and American egret all flock to the area. Also includes an observation tower to take in the "wide-angle" view.

CITY: Danville

Cherry Point Driving Range

Practice your swing at this driving range.

CITY: Chrisman

Middle Fork Forest Preserve

Middle Fork Forest Preserve, 1600 acres in northeast Champaign County, offers visitors a campground (53 of 65 campsites have electricty), brand new playground, swimming beach, fishing, hiking, boat rentals, cross-country skiing, picnicking, a Waterfowl Management Area, renovated meeting facility and programs. The campground now accepts online reservations.

CITY: Penfield

Harrison Park Golf Course

This 18-hole, par 71 course is open to the public year round. Carts are available.

CITY: Danville

Turtle Run Golf Club

Turtle Run Golf Club offers a par 72 championship golf course, designed by Jim Spears and opened in 1970, that has four of the most challenging par 3's in Central Illinois.

CITY: Danville

Wolf Creek Golf Club - Danville

This nine-hole course is open to the public seven days a week. Its two sets of tees both have a par of 36.

CITY: Danville