Starved Rock State Park is a popular destination for nature lovers and continues to be one of the top destinations for hiking and other outdoor activities in Illinois. Visitors can even plan ahead ...

UTICA, -- Along the mighty Illinois River, a stone’s throw from Chicago and the Quad-Cities, lies a trio of state parks: Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks.

Rock Cut State Park is also home to campsites, horseback riding, cross country skiing and hiking trails. In the spring and summer the park also boasts over 100 types of wildflowers. 6.

Just shy of a two-hour drive from Chicago, Rock Cut State Park offers so many outdoor activities for families. The park is home to two lakes, 40 miles of hiking trails, a campground with over 270 ...

Starved Rock isn't the only state park in the area worth visiting - at Matthiessen State Park in Peru, you can saunter through a sea of sunflowers - these bright beauties and in full bloom right now!

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 ...

Starved Rock State Park, located in LaSalle County, will receive $33.8 million that will span two projects focusing on trail upgrades, replacing deteriorated facilities, and constructing a new ...

How far is Starved Rock from Chicago? The park is approximately 98 miles away, or a drive of about 2 hours and 5 minutes. When does Starved Rock open and close? Starved Rock trails are open from 7 ...