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How to Take Your Best Photos on the Next Hike

Sep 3
3 min

How to Take Your Best Photos on the Next Hike

How do you capture your best photos on your next hike? Hear from a local photographer to help make your next photography hike a success...

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Liz Christensen

Aug 6
3 min

5 Tips for Hiking with Kids this Summer

It's the middle of summer and families are looking for ways to go outside and make memories, even in the summer heat...

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starvedrockhikers

Jul 14
3 min

Beat the Heat with these 5 Tips

Days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and it's the middle of summer. While summer is a great time to hit the trails, it is...

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Visiting/Photographing Sunflowers at Matthiessen State Park, IL

starvedrockhikers

Jul 7
3 min

Visiting/Photographing Sunflowers at Matthiessen State Park, IL

Sunflowers are back at Matthiessen State Park, IL. Here's all the details you need to make your next trip to the sunflowers a success...

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starvedrockhikers

Jul 3
2 min

Hiking is Good for Your Health

By incorporating hiking into your lifestyle, you can reduce your risk and manage various health conditions. Here are some...

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Summer Day Hike at Starved Rock State Park

starvedrockhikers

Jun 26
4 min

Summer Day Hike at Starved Rock State Park

The perfect summer day hike guide for those seeking summer sunshine and good times.

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starvedrockhikers

Jun 17
3 min

How to Avoid the Summer Crowds

It’s no secret that Starved Rock State Park receives millions of visitors every year. School is out, temperatures are rising...

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starvedrockhikers

Jun 11
1 min

Be a Guest on the Blog!

Share your hiking experiences, tips, tricks, and more with other hikers - just like you!

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Leave No Trace at Starved Rock State Park

starvedrockhikers

Jun 1
3 min

Leave No Trace at Starved Rock State Park

Join us Saturday, June 3, from 10-12 for a fun-filled morning celebrating National Trails Day and Starved Rock State Parks nomination for...

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starvedrockhikers

Apr 18
2 min

Starved Rock Hikers Launches New Map for Starved Rock State Park

A unique, visually appealing, hand-drawn Starved Rock map for all hikers. The new map is designed to...

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starvedrockhikers

Apr 12
2 min

Camping Near Starved Rock State Park

As spring gets closer & the weather warms up, camping season has arrived. Camping is a great way to experience & be one with the outdoors...

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Look Up, Down, & All-Around on Your Hike to St. Louis Canyon

Ann Kafer

Aug 11, 2022
3 min

Look Up, Down, & All-Around on Your Hike to St. Louis Canyon

Ann Kafer's recent hike, experience, and tips for hiking to one of Starved Rock's most visited canyons. Don’t forget to look up, down, and..

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