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!Get active and get out to explore the beauty of nature even during the wintertime at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. In 2022 both parks will be offering FREE programs for you to sign up for. Gather your family and friends and begin your next adventure.
Check out this list of programs so that you can plan and book your spots now:
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
There will be more free program throughout the rest of the year. You can find out more info by visiting www.starvedrock.org or www2.illinois.gov/dnr.