Welcome to Hickory Grove Highlands
This site is so large that it is actually broken down into 3 parks (Hickory Grove Highlands, Hickory Grove Riverfront and Lyons Prairie & Marsh) that are all interconnected. Within these sites you can rent out one of three shelters for your next event, camp in the small group campground, hike, fish, cross country ski, geocache or horseback ride. The Hickory Grove Highlands has an interpretive trail and a solar lit trail. For a new hiking experience, try hiking at night! The Lyons Prairie & Marsh has 299.5 acres and has the distinction of being named as an Illinois State Nature Preserve.
Cache Your Way Quesiton
This snake is active mainly during the day and are active through a wider range of temperatures than most snakes. They hibernate late October through March or early April. They use thermos regulation to control their body temperature. In order to prevent their body temperatures from dropping too much at night, they will often sleep together to maintain a warm environment. This snake is also the most common snake species in McHenry County
What snake is this?
To learn how to participate in the GeoSeries and earn a special District geocoin visit MCCDistrict.org/Geocache
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! Geocaching is a high-tech “treasure hunting” game played throughout the world by adventure seeker. All are welcome who observe and obey the rules.
- Please do not move or vandalize the container.
- Once you find it, log your name in the book, take a trinket and leave one of your own behind for the next person.
- Replace the cache in the same spot that you found it, and make sure it is completely covered.
- Please do not remove the informational card from the containers, this is an essential game piece for cachers completing the GeoSeries.
- The real treasure is finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it.
For a complete list of rules and instructions on how to earn a special district geocoin visit MCCDistrict.org/Geocache
Email geocaching@MCCDistrict.org with any questions or concerns
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at MCCDistrict.org or call (815) 338-6223
Photo Release
5/20/2021 Photos posted here may be featured on the McHenry County Conservation District's various social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and twitter, as well as our website (MCCDistrict.org) and print material such as Landscapes Magazine. By posting photos to this log you agree to allow us to share your work. Photographers will be acknowledged in any shares or posts of photos, so please include your name in your post if it is different from that of your username.