Starved Rock State Park may be the crown jewel of outdoor recreation in its region, but there are other parks and attractions nearby if you want a change of pace, Bison, biking, rafting, water ...

Photo credit: Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Address: 1 Lake Front Drive, Zion Swimming (and scuba diving), fishing, hiking, biking and camping are just a few of the adventures awaiting ...

The Starved Rock Campground sits just outside the state park to the south of Route 71 and is open year round. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online at www.campexploremore.il .

Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago, has been called a hidden gem for fall colors. CBS2's Noel Brennan took a hike with a photographer who couldn't get ...

Leaders at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said this week there are “no immediate plans” to rebrand Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County, but officials are open to ...

There is alternate parking at the Starved Rock Lodge at the park's State Route 71 entrance. Starved Rock's canyons, hiking trails and waterfalls draw about 2 million visitors each year.

Starved Rock State Park is a must-visit for families that enjoy the great outdoors. There is so much to do and experience, a day trip just isn't enough.

Two years ago, the state purchased about 2,600 acres — roughly the size of Starved Rock State Park — right next to the iconic park. The newly purchased site is also close to the nearby 1,938 ...