Lowden State Park, State park on Rock River bluffs in Ogle County, United States
The 273-acre parkland features scenic overlooks of Rock River Valley and contains multiple trails stretching across forested areas and natural landscapes.
Chicago attorney Wallace Heckman purchased this land in 1898 and established the Eagles Nest artists colony, which operated for nearly five decades.
The park houses a 50-foot concrete statue created by Lorado Taft, representing Native Americans and standing prominently on the river bluffs.
The park maintains 80 Class A campsites with electrical hookups, shower facilities, and a sanitary station for recreational vehicles and trailers.
The concrete monolithic statue includes pink granite chips in its surface and weighs approximately 100 tons, making it a significant engineering achievement.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1945
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/Lowden.aspx
GPS coordinates: 42.03220,-89.32640
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:38
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