Why Illinois State Parks Deserve More Love

National Parks get most of the attention, love, and headlines, but state parks shouldn't be overlooked, especially this one in Illinois.

Starved Rock’s National Recognition in 2025

Travel + Leisure just listed the ten most visited state parks according to Google Maps so far in 2025, and this is one of the finest in America, and it's totally not far from Rockford. It's so close, you could probably go there today. You probably went there at some point this summer.

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Perfect for All Seasons, Especially Fall

It's beautiful in the spring and summer , and considering it's such a great place for a nice hike or walk, it's bound to be busy even in the fall months, too.

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