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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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 6
- 2 min
Top 5 Winter Instagram Posts - 2023
As the winter season of the park ends, we would like to look back at 5 of our favorite Instagram posts, where @starvedrockhikers was...
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Winter Day Hike at Starved Rock
Snow is falling, and you’re excited to take a roadtrip to Starved Rock State Park to experience the beauty of winter. But time is limited...
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Importance of Winter Shoe Traction
A reminder to stay safe on the icy trails. It’s that time of year where trails can get extremely slick! Not only in canyons, but on...
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 14
- 4 min
Eagle Watch Weekend at Starved Rock State Park
Did you know Illinois ranks second, just behind Alaska, for viewing bald eagles in the winter months? Flock to the Rock on....
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Winter Hiking Recommendations
Recommendations to enhance your Winter hiking experience!
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Exploring Winter Wildlife in Central Illinois
Starved Rock State Park is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It's also perfect for observing wildlife in the winter!
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starvedrockhikers
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Hiking in the Cold and Snow
How to enjoy a hike at Starved Rock State Park in the midst of winter...What you need to know before hiking at Starved Rock this winter...
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starvedrockhikers
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Starved Rock Hikers Featured on Let's Go with Catie Keogh Podcast
Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, and Starved Rock Hikers were recently featured in the "Midwest Winter Destinations" episode
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starvedrockhikers
- Jan 27, 2022
- 3 min
Meeting the Ice Climbers of Starved Rock State Park, IL
The stories, challenges, and tips of two experienced Starved Rock icefall climbers. The ice is in and the climbers are out! Ice climbers...
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