Location: Chicago, Illinois

General overview

Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. It’s known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Several, including the St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons, have waterfalls. A wooded trail leads to Lover’s Leap Overlook, with views of the river and Starved Rock Dam. Park wildlife includes white-tailed deer, bald eagles and migratory birds. (Wikipedia)

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  • When to go: summer time.
  • Fees: Depends on the activity you choose, no entrance fees.
  • Can it be reached by public transportation? No

Transport

Private.

Travel duration:

1 h 45 min

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Where from:

Chicago, Illinois.