by Cheryl | Dec 13, 2024 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Ready for a family adventure? Let’s spend a fun-filled day in Utica, Illinois—home of the beautiful Starved Rock State Park! Just a couple of hours from Chicago, this charming central Illinois town is packed with activities the whole family will enjoy. Start your day...
by Cheryl | Dec 11, 2024 | hikes, places we PLAY
We had a fantastic time exploring North Utica, the Gateway to Starved Rock Country. Of course, we couldn’t pass up the chance to visit Starved Rock State Park! While we’ve enjoyed this beautiful spot in the warmer months (the waterfalls are amazing!), we...
by Cheryl | Jul 3, 2020 | places we STAY
The world as we know has undergone many changes. Needing a getaway from our new normal, we thought a trip to the Starved Rock area would give us a change of scenery that we craved, while providing a way to stay “socially distant.” Our stay at...
by Cheryl | Jun 30, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE, hikes, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Planning a trip to Starved Rock? The state park is popular for a good reason, but if you’d like to stay awhile and venture out a bit you’ll find plenty of things to do and places to eat in the Starved Rock area. Find as many waterfalls as you can at...
by Cheryl | May 24, 2019 | hikes, places we PLAY
When I was planning our visit to the Starved Rock area, I kept hearing great things about Matthiessen State Park. Some people even said that they preferred Matthiessen over Starved Rock. Well, that was enough to pique my curiosity — we just had to check it out...
