It was a cold, wet day in Chicago and I was debating whether I wanted to venture out in the freezing rain to try to find some trail. After a slow morning start,…
I'm surprised this one is still allowed.
A nice model of Starved Rock and the outpost that once stood atop it.
A look at the Starved Rock Lock and Dam from the top of Starved Rock. This is part of a series of seven locks that connect Lake Michigan and the Mississippi…
The memorial on top of Starved Rock. Fortunately the rain had stopped just as I got on the trail. But it was still cold and wet enough to keep the trails, which…
The stairs and pathways up and down the bluffs throughout the park are amazing. It's no surprise that much of the original work in the park was done by the CCC.…
A closer look at the lock. It would have been cool to see a ship being dropped down between levels.
The view down the Illinois River from the Lover's Leap Overlook.
Panaroma of the Illinois.
More beautiful woodsy area and intricate stairways.
Starved Rock State Park has a dozen or more impressive waterfalls flowing over sandstone cliffs right on the banks of the Illinois River. The 75ft Wildcat…
A short video of Wildcat Canyon Falls.
What would normally be another waterfall in Basswood Canyon is just a wet streak today.
The trail is now down right at water level following the banks of the Illinois River.
I can't get enough of the bridges and walkways, they are incredibly picturesque.
One of the larger streams emptying into the Illinois.
I'm getting short on time, but I decide to try to make it out to Tonti and La Salle canyons, and I'm glad I did! In the upper left, you can see the trail…
Heading into La Salle Canyon. The sandstone walls are amazing.
Made it to La Salle waterfall. The stream flows straight off a sandstone shelf, and the trail actually goes right behind the waterfall!
Approaching the falls. I would love to see this at full water flow.