The Hennepin Canal (Illinois and Mississippi Canal) opened in 1907 after water was turned into the completed canal for testing. The U.S. Steamer Marion passed through the entire route of the canal ...

In honor of the 115th anniversary of the opening of the Hennepin Canal, Senior Geologist, Tim Flaherty conducted a Lunch and Learn for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, employees.

GENESEO, Ill. — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for its 2025 Cruise the Canal golf cart tours along the Hennepin Canal State Parkway. The tours will be held Friday, Sept. 5, and ...

Feb. 1—SPRINGFIELD — Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park is among five Illinois Department of Natural Resources areas receiving grant funds for deferred maintenance projects. Hennepin Canal Parkway ...

Imagine the Illinois countryside viewed from a languid current of water. When you arrive at a lock there is no need to portage, you can simply boat on through. Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of ...

The first Illinois 100-mile, ultra-marathon weekend-long event along the Hennepin State Canal Trail will be held Sept. 12-13. Racers will set out at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, from Sinnissippi Park in ...

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - The popular Hennepin Canal golf cart tours are planned for Sept. 5 and Oct. 17. People taking the tours can learn about the Hennepin Canal, including its construction, history ...

Quad-Citians universally know it by its nickname: the Hennepin Canal. Officially, it is the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, an 80-foot-wide waterway built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ...

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - Cruise the Canal golf cart tour dates are set, the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce says. The tours will take place on Sept. 6 and Oct. 18 to allow tourists to enjoy one of Illinois’ ...