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September 12, 2021
Starved Rock State Park, IL

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Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

2668 East 875th Road, Oglesby, IL 61348
, (815) 667-4726

While you're here, hike around! Huddle by a firepit and make some s'mores! Lots of beautiful canyons and overlooks (please stay within the guardrails!).

Matthiessen State Park

Matthiessen State Park

2500 Illinois 178, Oglesby, IL 61348
, (815) 667-4868

A short drive from Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park allows for more hiking off-the-beaten-path. It's generally less crowded than the Starved Rock hiking trails, with more caverns and creeks to explore.

Buffalo Rock State Park

Buffalo Rock State Park

1300 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
, (815) 433-2224

According to legend, this area was once used as a "blind canyon" for Indians to capture buffalo. Effigy Tumuli, an art exhibit on the park property, consists of five earth art animal sculptures native to the Illinois River. Also there's some buffalo here.

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