Download or read book Hennepin Canal Parkway written by Barton Jennings and published by Techscribes, Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park in Illinois is one of the longest parks in the United States with more than 170 miles of hiking, biking, equestrian, and snowmobiling trails. Centered on the historic canal that opened to commercial navigation in 1907 and closed in 1951, the park is a mix of recreation and history. This book provides a guide to every mile of the park, including access points, parks and campgrounds, plus historical and engineering features along the canal.
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