Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park, Illinois offers 18 deep canyons, waterfalls and wildflower-filled meadows. A near-Chicago outdoor escape for hiking, nature and scenic views.

Picture this: breathtaking waterfalls and dramatic canyons right here in Illinois. Starved Rock is quietly turning heads on a national scale.

Imagine hiking through a stunning park, only to be reminded of a dark past that shaped its name and legacy. That's Starved Rock for you.

Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (The Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus, Temple of Artemis, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria).

Have you ever wanted to climb a waterfall? No? What if it were frozen? That really is a possibility in one Illinois park this time of year.

Starved Rock State Park in Illinois offers ice climbing and are you brave enough to try it?