Echo Bluff opens

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Township Echo Bluff Nature and Recreation Area has opened for the summer 2009 season. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

The park, located off Route 29 between Spring Valley and DePue, offers a variety of activities for all ages. The park offers paintball, zipline, high ropes and Frisbee golf for a fee, and picnicking, trails and basketball at no cost. All the activities are available for private parties.

For more information, call the park at (815) 447-2115.