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Nature Tourism Proposal Includes Fulton, Mason Counties

Lewistown, IL – Fulton and Mason counties are now part of a tourism project designed around natural attractions. The Illinois River Nature Trail has designated a Canton loop and a Havana loop as part of a series of destinations. University of Illinois economic development educator Kevin McGuire says he goal is to bring nature fans in for several trips radiating from the towns on the loop. Attractions include the Emiquon nature preserve and the Emiquon and Chautauqua national wildlife refuges. The River Nature Trail extends up the Illinois to Princeton and Ottawa.