What do you look forward to most when springtime finally arrives after a long, cold winter? Is it the warmer air, the return of birds and butterflies, or maybe it’s the wildflowers that start to bloom? Adding a touch of vibrant color to the landscape, Virginia bluebells are always a welcome sign of the warmer months ahead. And if you would like to hike through Virginia bluebells in Illinois, you’ll have to make your way to Hidden Acres Park this spring.

There are many areas around the state where you can see colorful Virginia bluebells during the spring, but there’s no place quite like Hidden Acres Park.

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Part of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District in Homer, Hidden Acres Park is a 28-acre preserve that features two short hiking loop trails.

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When spring arrives, one of the biggest draws to this park are the Virginia bluebells that blanket the forest floor. These flowers thrive in partial shade which there is plenty of at this park!

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One trail, the Hidden Acres Park Loop, is 0.8 miles and easy enough for children to do. Why not bring the family to take in the beautiful sight of beguiling blue flowers around the park?

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Virginia bluebells normally bloom sometime between late March and late May, so plan your trip to this gem of a park accordingly.

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Kids and adults alike will enjoy this family-friendly hike through the bluebells at Hidden Acres Park.

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Wouldn’t you just love to hike through Virginia bluebells in Illinois this spring? Where do you enjoy seeing bluebells around the state? Let us know in the comments.

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Address: Hidden Acres Park, Homer, IL 61849, USA