MAKANDA, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - Giant City State Park is kicking off Halloween with a fun event on Saturday.
According to organizers, you can participate in the park’s Trek N’ Treat event on October 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk the 1/3 mile Arrowwood and the accessible 1/3 mile Post Oak trails for an easy, self-guided hike through the beautiful forest.
Along the trail, you will meet the park’s “creature characters” who will teach you about some of the most misunderstood creatures that call Giant City home.
There will be treats and goodies for all the hikers.
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The trail will take 30 to 40 minutes.
Parking will be located at the Giant City Visitors Center.
For more information, call the visitors center at (618) 457-4836.
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