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Heritage Canyon, on the banks of the Mississippi River, displays restored buildings from the 1800s. The buildings sit in an old limestone quarry that was purchased in 1967 by Harold and Thelma Wierenga and converted to preserve the integrity of the natural surroundings. All buildings are authentically furnished and tours are self-guided.
515 North 4th Street | Fulton, IL 815-589-4545 | www. cityoffulton. us
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HERITAGE CANYON
Mississippi Eco Tourism Center was designed to educate and entertain tourists. The centerpiece of the center is an 8,000-gallon aquarium stocked with local river fish species and wetland displays. Come for an afternoon visit or a stay in the campground. Rent a canoe, kayak or paddle boat and explore the backwaters. Or go on a naturalist guided cruise aboard the Blue Heron pontoon boat!
3942 291st Street | Camanche, IA 563-259-1876 www. mycountyparks. com
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PHOTO BY JANISE WOOD |
BLUE HERON CRUISES |
Come join us aboard the Blue Heron! The Blue Heron is a 24-passenger pontoon boat that gives cruisers an up-close and personal look at the Mississippi River. Public Sunset Cruises are offered Thursday evenings out of Rock Creek Marina & Campground at 7:00 PM, June to October. Special cruises such as our After- Dark, Moonlight Music, Bald Eagle, Mussel, Birding and Fall Colors cruises are also offered throughout the year. |