Starve Rock Park Nature Walks

    Starve Rock was formed by a glacial melt, that flooded around 15,000 years ago. Making the park one of the states most unique parks to visit. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/about/park.starvedrock.html#:~:text=Established%20as%20the%20state's%20second,meltwater%20over%2014%2C000%20years%20ago. 

The park is a tourist attraction for many visitors during the fall season.

 There are many trails at Starve Rock to explore. Visitors are warned to not leave trails walks due to some of the steep cliffs in the area. Park Rangers keep a vigilant eye on certain areas all year long.There are over 20 different trails to explore making it a nature lovers dream. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/illinois/starved-rock-state-park Stave Rock Park is also connected to, Matthiessen State Park that is the second largest park in the state of Illinois.

  The park is located along the Illinois River. Visitors can stay at cabins where they can find camping, fishing, and boating actives. During the winter months visitors can still enjoy activities like ice climbing waterfalls in the area.https://www.shawlocal.com/things-to-do/2024/01/19/ice-climbing-at-starved-rock-state-park/

But climbing the natural sand stone caverns is not. There are also caves and secret hidden swimming holes that many visitors try to find during walks. Park rangers advise against this if you are unfamiliar with the area due to hazards. In a interview with a park ranger about how many accidents occur within in the park. "She said on a average there at least 3 to 4 falls a year." All though the numbers are very low and some cases are minor there have been serious injuries due to visitors not following recommendations of information centers and park rangers in the area.