In my opinion, Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is one of the best lesser-known US state parks.Emily Hart I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state ...

Matthiessen State Park Photo credit: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Address: 2500 IL-178, Oglesby While I wouldn’t call Matthiessen State Park a “hidden gem,” this lesser known park is just ...

Trails at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks are closed until further notice due to storm damage. Though the trails and parks may be closed, the state says the campgrounds are still open ...

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

The park is named in honor of Frederick William Matthiessen, the original owner of the property. It was donated to the state after his death and opened as a public park in 1943.

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

OGLESBY, Ill. (WAND) - Matthiessen State Park and parts of Starved Rock State Park are closed after experiencing significant storm damage. Following severe weather which included heavy rains and ...