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From Review: Blue Heron Mining... of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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Mountains, cliffs, gorges and forests: the natural beauty of the... read more

Mountains, cliffs, gorges and forests: the natural beauty of the landscape in this national park is hard to beat.

Gurnee, Illinois
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“Blue Heron Mining Community”
Reviewed July 28, 2013

While there are many things to see in Big South Fork, the bulk of our time was here. It was our last stop for the day, but it was really an interesting one. The Blue Heron Mining Community is an "outdoor museum". This is the end of the Big South Fork Scenic Railway as well. What you see here are... More 

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