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Cache River State Natural Area
State park · Belknap ·
The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the U.S.
"You might think you're deep in a Louisiana bayou in this bald cypress and tupelo swamp, the northernmost of its kind in the U.S. Explore acres of wetlands by kayak, canoe, or foot via the park's trails and boardwalks. Some of the cypresses you'll see are more than 1,000 years old, with flared bases that exceed 40 feet around." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the
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Northernmost bald cypress and tupelo swamp with ancient trees
930 Sunflower Ln, Belknap, IL 62908 Get directions
