Chart a course for Seneca's Spring Brook Marina
Since its founding in 1961, Spring Brook has been home to one of Starved Rock Country's premiere marinas, boat sellers and riverfront dining destinations.Perched on a beautiful stretch of the Illinois River in Seneca, located less than an hour and a half from the heart of downtow…
Heritage Harbor Float-in draws big crowds
Nearly 600 people grabbed their favorite floats, or their best beach blankets, and headed out to the Heritage Harbor Marina Friday night, for at float-in screening of "Jaws."
Kayaks and Crafters: Heritage Harbor hosts two great events this Saturday
Head to Ottawa's Heritage Harbor, this Saturday, for two fun filled events that will highlight some of the best attributes of Starved Rock Country.
Small but Mighty Hikes
Not all hikes are created equal. And that's a good thing.SPRING LAKE NATURE PARKSpring Lake Nature Park’s trail system is an ideal option for families seeking easy access to nature. Six of the trails are mostly level, which are easy for young children to travel.On the trails, hik…
Starved Rock Country Golf Guide
Here's your offical SRC guide to some of the best golf courses near Starved Rock State Park! Scroll down to see a full list:Course List:Anderson Fields Golf Course: Chapel Hill Golf Course: Dayton Ridge Golf Course: Dwight Country Club: Earlville Golf Club: The Eastwood Golf Cour…
A sea of sunflowers: Must see sights at Matthiessen State Park
Last summer, Kelsey Adair and her boyfriend, Mike Smallberger, and their then-8-month-old twins took a trip to Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby to hike. It’s one of the family’s favorite spots, but last summer they found another reason it’s ranked so high for them. The park is 1…
Starved Rock Country Golf Week: Golfing with Chicago Farmer and Miles Nielsen
Before their barnstorming double bill show at Streator's Silver Fox event space, we caught up with legendary folk rock musicians Chicago Farmer (Cody Diekhoff) and Miles Nielsen at The Eastwoods golf course. Both longtime golfers, Diekhoff and Nielsen took an opportunity to play …
Starved Rock Country Parks Guide
Starved Rock Country is home to some of the best hiking, sightseeing and camping destinations in the Midwest. This is your guide to planning a trip to Starved Rock, Buffalo Rock and Matthiessen State Park. We've got individual guides and special SRC tips for you here too.Jump ahe…
What it's like to ride a zip line at Zip Chicago
My hands were gripped tightly around my harness while the wind whisked past my face as I glided through the air and among the treetops at Zip Chicago in Marseilles.To see a video of this SRC adventure, head over to our youtube channel!
Video: Top Five (Lesser Known) Parks of Starved Rock Country
Take a look at five other must-visit parks in Starved Rock Country. From prairie lined trails to hidden waterfalls, these parks should be a…