An Illinois waterfall and canyon photographed as a tourist attraction in 1903 remained largely closed to the public for generations; its corporate owner has now donated more than 50 acres so it can become a public park

• Covia transferred ownership of the Clark’s Falls property to the Village of North Utica on Saturday, opening the way for officials to begin planning how the natural area could be preserved and made accessible.
• The property includes Clark’s Falls, a significant main wate