Illinois Canyon Trailhead Tours and Activities
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Buffalo Rock State Park
Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.

Starved Rock State Park
The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

Matthiessen State Park
Look down the chute of Cascade Falls from a rickety bridge and admire the brilliant hues decorating the canyon’s sandstone walls in this eclectic park.

Washington Square Park
While this spot is named for George Washington, it is actually more famous as a historic site related to another great president, Abraham Lincoln.
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
Bring your family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

Starved Rock Retreat- 5 min from State Parks!
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Starved rock area country ranch

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK
