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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

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Sportsmen Since 1968

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

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Sportsmen Since 1968

Ferne Clyffe State Park, a southern Illinois fishing, hiking jewel, celebrates 75 years

Illinois DNR staffers, including Director Natalie Phelps Finnie (second from left), pause for a group photo during a celebration marking the 75th anniversary of Ferne Clyffe State Park Sept. 21 in southern Illinois. (Photo courtesy of DNR)

Ferne Clyffe State Park marked its diamond jubilee with a day of youth fishing, rock climbing demonstrations and words from retired DNR district heritage biologist Andy West.
The southern Illinois park’s 75th anniversary celebration was led by DNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie, who grew up near here and now lives nearby. Phelps Finnie was born in Eldorado and now lives in Hardin County.

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