This past Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, my wife Ashley, our son Bennett, and I took advantage of an unseasonably warm winter day to explore Mississippi Palisades State Park in northwestern Illinois. Our adventure began with a scenic drive through Iowa’s only island town, Sabula, before crossing into Savanna, IL. From there, we began our almost five-mile hike through this stunning park. Hiking along it’s towering limestone cliffs, historic nature trails, and taking in several breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and it’s backwaters…