Located a mere 2.5 miles south of the often-crowded Starved Rock State Park sits a haven for waterfall chasers of all ages, Matthiessen ... backcountry camping, and primo views of sandstone ...

Families can go hiking, fishing, picnicking, biking, camping and more at these nature spots ... While I wouldn’t call Matthiessen State Park a “hidden gem,” this lesser known park is just down the ...

Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls. Utah's Kodachrome Basin State Park feels like stepping into another world. National parks have ...

Split into southern and northern units, both sections of the park include ample camping, mountain biking ... check out the nearby Matthiessen State Park for a bit more of a zen experience.

Illinois which boasts of a landscape that ranges from ancient rock formations to river-carved canyons that make it distinct ...

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Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park has miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, great camping sites, and the beautiful Sylvan Lake, which sits beneath granite crags.