Nothing beats a picnic with family or friends on a summer day in a naturally beautiful setting like along the banks of the Rock River. Rock River is one of Illinois largest and most beautiful natural features. It spans five counties and runs the length of approximately 285 miles to join with the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois.

You can find a place to picnic or just take in the view of Rock River at various locations in Northwestern Illinois like; Byron, Dixon, Grand Detour, Loves Park, Lyndon, Machesney Park, Oregon, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Rockford, Rockton, (more…)