Hidden within the wonderland that is Starved Rock State Park in Illinois is a series of jaw-dropping canyons and natural wonders that, somehow, only improve in the winter. Winter in Illinois is pretty ...

Council Overhang is seen on an autumn morning at Starved Rock State Park, which was recently ranked among the best “great value” state park stays for 2025. EJ_Rodriquez Getty Images/iStockphoto Three ...

The most popular destination in the Illinois park system can’t handle more visitors during the peak season because its ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on the opportunity to experience eagle-watching events across ...

If you live in Illinois, then you're lucky enough to have the opportunity for year-round adventures, depending on how much you enjoy trekking through snow. When it comes to the state's must-visit ...

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Located just 90 minutes from bustling Chicago, Starved Rock boasts a landscape that feels otherwordly — from sandstone canyons to waterfalls to bluffs overlooking the Illinois River. Trails range from ...

OGLESBY, Ill. — Illinois officials are planning an $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park in 2026 to enhance visitor safety and protect natural resources. "There's a lot of ...