Cache River State Natural Area, Natural area and state park in southern Illinois, United States.
The Cache River State Natural Area spans across 18,047 acres of wetlands, cypress swamps, and hardwood forests in Johnson, Massac, and Pulaski counties.
The floodplain of Cache River was carved by glacial waters from the Ohio River, which later changed its course and left the Cache River to form extensive wetlands.
The Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center presents exhibits and educational programs about the natural and social heritage of the region.
Visitors can explore the area through multiple hiking trails, a boardwalk at Heron Pond, and canoe routes that wind through the ancient cypress groves.
The natural area contains cypress trees over 1,000 years old, with some having trunk circumferences exceeding 40 feet at their buttressed bases.
Location: Johnson County
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: 37.36220,-88.95560
Latest update: March 16, 2025 19:46
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
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