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Piasa Bird

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    1. Sam Vadalabene Trail — Alton

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    August 16, 2024

    The Piasa Bird is a creature from Native American mythology that was painted on the cliffside above the Mississippi River. The original depiction of the Piasa Bird no longer exists, so this is a 20th century recreation that sits several hundred yards from where the original image was found.

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      Elevation 130 m

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      Location: Alton, Madison County, Illinois, United States

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