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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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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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
- 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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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 14
- 2 min
Spring Flowers Have Arrived
Flowers are never more beautiful than in the spring season, so be on the lookout for blooming petals and bright colors! As you walk...
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starvedrockhikers
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit this Spring
Springtime is the best time for seeing waterfalls in Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Snowmelt and increased rainfall help the...
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starvedrockhikers
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Spring: An Opportunity to Reconnect with Nature
Go outside, your mind and body will appreciate it!
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and...
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starvedrockhikers
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Hikers, We Need Your Help with Waterfall Flow Reports
Starved Rock Hikers, a group dedicated to enhancing the hiking experience in the Starved Rock region, is seeking the general public’s help..
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starvedrockhikers
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
Fall Colors Day Hike at Starved Rock State Park
Leaves are changing colors. Here's the perfect day hike for those visiting the park in the Fall, with plenty to see along the way!
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starvedrockhikers
- Oct 4, 2022
- 3 min
Fall Hiking Recommendations
The most anticipated questions around hiking at Starved Rock during Fall to help make your day a breeze.
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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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starvedrockhikers
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
What to Expect: Spring Trail Conditions
Waterfalls are flowing, flowers are starting to bloom, greenery is appearing, and rainfall is occurring more often. This leads to muddy...
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