Griswold Conservation Area
West of Bluemound, off Rte. 48, Decatur, IL 62513
Hiking & Trails

The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and the Macon County Conservation District, this forty-acre site has become an attractive recreational area.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
What's happening nearby...

Grunge Fest featuring Hollow & Creep at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Aug 23 @ 7PM
Grungefest at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will bring two iconic tribute bands to the stage, celebrating the powerful music of the 1990s grunge era.
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Farm Progress Show
Progress City • Aug 26 – Aug 28
The Farm Progress Show 2025, scheduled for August 26–28 in Decatur, Illinois, stands as the nation's premier outdoor agricultural event.
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Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • Aug 27 @ 7PM
The Boxmasters: Pepper Tree Hill Tour 2025
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