Illinois River Road
Starved Rock State Park, IL

The park focuses around 18 canyons, cut by the young post-Pleistocene Illinois River. The prairies, forests, nature trails, and river overlooks are magnificent. Many guided hikes, field trips, and nature programs take place in the habitats and visitor center. Purchased by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 1911, the 2,816-acre park is one of the premier publicly-held natural areas in Illinois.