From beautiful beaches to majestic mountains, these are the most popular—and most beloved—state parks across the United ...

Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County topped the list in 2024 with 2.4 million visitors coming to explore the canyons and waterfalls nestled in gorges along the Illinois River in north-central ...

Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County topped the list in 2024 with 2.4 million visitors coming to explore the canyons and waterfalls nestled in gorges along the Illinois River in north-central ...

If you want a real glimpse of Midwestern beauty, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ most scenic treasures. It’s 18 canyons, 14 waterfalls, and over 13 miles of trails make this park a ...

With peaceful trails and fewer crowds than nearby Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen is a must-visit for nature lovers in the Midwest. I especially love visiting in the fall to enjoy the ...

The teen fell about 20 to 30 feet to the bottom of LaSalle Canyon at Illinois' Starved Rock State Park, authorities said Getty A 14-year-old boy was airlifted after falling in a canyon in an ...

DEER PARK TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WGN) — A teen boy is recovering in the hospital on Friday after he was injured in a fall at Starved Rock State Park. Officials from the Utica Fire Department say the 14 ...

Editor's note: Table Rock State Park's hiking trails opened to the public ... their leaves still furled in the shade. Small yellow flowers poked their bright petals through the ash and several ...