A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
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Put your eyes and observations skills to the test and see how many “unnatural” objects you can find hidden in the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center trails.
Eagles can see at a distance of almost two miles, so challenge yourself to see where you match up against these incredible birds and spot as many hidden objects as you can.
This scavenger hunt will be offered all month long, starting this Saturday, January 9 through January 31, 2021 and is open to the public from 10am – 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4pm Sundays.
No registration is required, so make it a fun family competition, or a peaceful experience for some alone time.
Be sure to bundle up in your hats, scarves and gloves to stay warm.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/369011167578522/