The small town of Oregon located on the banks of the Rock River is dynamic. It organises beautiful autumn festivals every year.
Located slightly to the north up the river you will find the Lowden State Park. A wooded place with a little wild life, where the monumental statue of Chief Black Hawk can be seen.
The artist who sculpted this statue wanted to pay tribute to the Sauk leader Black Hawk. This chief was made famous during his captivity. He wrote his biography with the help of an interpreter, and it becames a best seller. If you are interested in the book, after seeing the statue, get "Warlord".