Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
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Starved Rock State Park
Looking for a weekend-worthy adventure just a few hours from Michigan? Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, IL is a Midwest must-see, packed with canyons, scenic overlooks, and waterfall hikes.
Approximately 90 miles SW of Chicago, it typically takes under two hours to reach Starved Rock from the Windy City. It’s also about two hours from the Michigan state line.
It’s worth the trek because, if you’re familiar with Midwest landscapes, Starved Rock is one of those places that will have you saying, “Wait… this is in Illinois?!”
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