Aztalan State Park

Nice loop for a quick hike. Beautiful park

I visited Aztalan, for the very first time, on the first day of this new year. It was very chilly. What a fascinating place, with posters sharing valuable information about the mounds, the tools the Aztalan peoples used, their lifestyle, history, etc. You can circle all the way around the park to learn about the Aztalan peoples and see the Crawfish River, while you're at it. The wooden poles form a fence almost all the way around - showing you the premises in which the Aztalan peoples lived inside. There are wooden poles sectioning off into squares that look like they might've been storehouses/housing at some point. I think that the walls were covered in clay, at one point. It's interesting because the space is so quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, one day, the Aztalan civilization disappeared. It's said that, perhaps, they moved to Cahokia. There's no actual answer. Therefore, this place is quite mysterious. It's a fantastic place to visit for seeking clarity. The air is so pure and the atmosphere is so simple and plain.

Exceptional and Beautiful experience that you and your family will enjoy! So much history to be learned about and the culture, beautiful scenery and a positive retrospect on the old ways and lifestyles of our Native American heritage

Beautiful, relaxing and historic. Love the historical experience. It is a good place if you like taking a walk, flying a kite, having a picnic or just learning something about the area. I use to go sledding, fishing and just taking in the views here.

Great varied trails: for pups and non-pup owners, grassy or paved, through trees or clearings, Crawfish river or middle of grassy meadow. Bring poop bags and please keep it clean! Lots of history here!! Wish there was area for pups to run free a bit though. I understand why not though. ;)