Illinois state parks celebrated with limited-edition poster series

Springfield — In honor of 100 years of conservation in the state, the Illinois Conservation Foundation has released a series of vintage-style posters and sticker packs celebrating 12 of the state’s most iconic parks and historic sites.

Proceeds from poster and sticker sales will support Illinois state parks through the ICF.

Designed in the bold, timeless style of Works Progress Administration-era posters, each piece highlights a unique landmark or natural feature, from the frozen waterfalls of Starved Rock to the cypress swamps of the Cache River.

“This series is a powerful tribute to the places that have shaped Illinois’ natural identity over the past 100 years,” said DNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie.

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DNR is celebrating its centennial in 2025.

“These parks and historic sites belong to all of us here in Illinois, and DNR is proud to celebrate their legacy through art that invites a new generation to explore and protect them,” Phelps Finnie said.

Featured parks in the series include Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach, Apple River Canyon, Cache River, Cave-in-Rock, Giant City, Illinois Caverns, Lincoln’s New Salem, Lowden, Old State Capitol, Pere Marquette, Starved Rock, and Volo Bog.

According to the ICF, the posters and sticker packs debuted at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, where a select group of four posters – Starved Rock, Giant City, New Salem, and Pere Marquette – were available on site for $10 each. The full series and sticker packs can be purchased online at ilconservation.org/shop.

“These posters are more than souvenirs. They help fund real conservation work and support the places we all love,” said Jenny Vaughn, ICF’s executive director.