Tapley Woods State Natural Area
3742 US Hwy 20 West, Galena, IL 61036
Bird & Eagle Watching
A quiet, wooded spot along between Elizabeth and Galena.
This 260-acre timbered property provides public hunting areas, hiking and nature viewing. The topography is very steep, consisting of unglaciated ridges. The entire hunting area is timbered, with mature oak and hickory, the dominant species.
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