68 ILLINOIS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE 



Ethically, scenically, historically, geologically, biolog- 

 ically, here is an ideal spot for one of the many state parks 

 Illinois must have to keep abreast of the time and the 

 demand, and it is sincerely to be hoped that her legislators 

 will arise to the occasion and acquire the same, as it can 

 now be done for a not unreasonable outlay ; so that gener- 

 ations now living and the untold number of those to come 

 may bless the foresight, wisdom, and broad statesmanship 

 of those thru whose efforts fruition was at length attained. 



To give a little idea of the beauty and character of the 

 topography, a few illustrations are appended. It is earn- 

 estly urged that all who can visit this region, and learn at 

 first hand what it has to offer of beauty and wildness, re- 

 creation and rehabiliment for all the care-worn, business 

 fagged, mentally benumbed citizens of our great common- 

 wealth, who here may come to renew themselves with might 

 in the inner and outer man. 



