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.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
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.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
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READ ON!Calling all nature lovers! If you consider yourself an avid nature enthusiast, then the Starved Rock Saplings programs are perfect. These programs are entertaining and engaging to children and families in nature. Whether you travel to Starved Rock State Park or stay at home, these programs have something for everyone. Check out the upcoming programs.
Oh Deer, it's time for another Starved Rock Saplings Story Time at the park! Join staff for a fun and educational program that will help little ones discover the world of white-tailed deer through a storybook, craft/activity, and a short hike to look for deer tracks and scat.
They will be going batty at the park for Falltober Fest on October 21st. Join the staff at Starved Rock State Park for a fun kids program that morning, where they will read a storybook on bats, explore the different species of bats found in Illinois, and play a fun game about bats and their favorite food-moths!
Go squirrely with fun education about squirrel species at Starved Rock State Park! A storybook will be read followed by a craft and a short hike in search of squirrels!
Celebrate the season with a fun and educational program on wildlife in winter while making a fun craft to hang on the trees outside to feed and watch wildlife during the winter. A storybook will be read followed by a craft and a short winter hike in search of signs of wildlife.