Editing McHenry County, Illinois (section)

==Recreation==
[[File:The Lost Kame Marsh.jpg|thumb|225px|Glacial Park, located in Northeast McHenry County]]
The entire county is served by the [[McHenry County Conservation District]], which preserves sensitive land throughout the county and provides recreational opportunities for residents. The District also operates the [[Prairie Trail|McHenry County Prairie Path]], a regional bike path that extends from the Wisconsin State Line in [[Richmond, Illinois|Richmond]] southward to [[Algonquin, Illinois|Algonquin]], where the path connects with the [[Fox River Trail (Illinois)|Fox River Bike Trail]], which continues south to [[Aurora, Illinois|Aurora]].

In addition, the [[Fox River (Illinois River tributary)|Fox River]], Kishwaukee River and [[Chain O'Lakes]] provide immense opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and other water activities. [[Moraine Hills State Park]] and [[Chain O'Lakes State Park (Illinois)|Chain O' Lakes State Park]] are both located in the county, adjacent to the waterway. Other major lakes in the county include Crystal Lake, Wonder Lake, and McCullom Lake.

There are also dozens of parks, golf courses, and country clubs throughout the county. Major [[skiing]] areas include Nordic Ski Jump in Fox River Grove and Buffalo Snowboarding Park in Algonquin. In addition, the Windy City Balloon Port in Fox River Grove offers [[hot air balloon]] rides over the Fox River Valley.

In 2012, the [[Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge]] was established and encompasses parts of McHenry County.