Starved Rock State Park is a popular destination for nature lovers and continues to be one of the top destinations for hiking and other outdoor activities in Illinois. Visitors can even plan ahead and ...

UTICA, Ill. (WLS) -- A massive fire destroyed 28 private cabins at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock in Utica last month. Now, investigators said they believe the blaze was likely caused by a charcoal ...

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UTICA, Ill. (WLS) -- It's time once again for our special travel series One Tank Trips! Roz takes us to places we can get to on a tank of gas. Starved Rock State Park near Utica is one of the most ...

Memorial Day at a popular resort in a rural area near Starved Rock State Park turned dangerous Monday evening when seven cabins caught fire, according to the Utica Fire Protection District.

UTICA, -- Along the mighty Illinois River, a stone’s throw from Chicago and the Quad-Cities, lies a trio of state parks: Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks. The three provide ...

Located just 90 minutes from bustling Chicago, Starved Rock boasts a landscape that feels otherwordly — from sandstone canyons to waterfalls to bluffs overlooking the Illinois River. Trails range from ...

How far is Starved Rock from Chicago? The park is approximately 98 miles away, or a drive of about 2 hours and 5 minutes. When does Starved Rock open and close? Starved Rock trails are open from 7 a.m ...