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.

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.

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 ...

UTICA — Matthiessen State Park might not attract as much attention as its “big brother” Starved Rock, but the park 4 miles south of Utica has its own charms on a winter day.