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Starved Rock Lodge offers a calendar of fun things to do throughout the year and Starved Rock State Park is one of the best places in Illinois to go hiking. If you need more information or want to reserve tickets for an event, please call our Activities Department at 1-815-220-7386 or E-mail ednad@starvedrocklodge.com

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May 2012
Wednesday, May 16th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Thursday, May 17th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Walkers' Club   9:00AM
Weekly guided hike through Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. PLEASE NOTE: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. ...more info »

Dinner & Evening Cruise   5:30PM - 8:00PM
Check in for this tour begins at 5:15p.m. Mondays and Thursdays May 14th through September Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat. For a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois...more info »

Friday, May 18th

Women's Outdoor Workshop   
Trade your to-do list for a weekend for yourself and your friends. Ever wanted to pull back a bow and shoot an arrow? How about the proper way to paddle a raft or saddle a horse? This is a 3-day fun-filled weekend where women from all over will ga...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Canal Boat & Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 3:15PM
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Hot Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park’s Visitor Center. Your tro...more info »

Acoustic music   8:00PM - 11:00PM
Local musicians perform in the laid-back setting of the Back Door Lounge. Enjoy your favorite cocktail (Starved Rock Signature Ale-- a craft beer-- is on tap) and an appetizer or late dinner, too. ...more info »

Saturday, May 19th

Women's Outdoor Workshop   
Trade your to-do list for a weekend for yourself and your friends. Ever wanted to pull back a bow and shoot an arrow? How about the proper way to paddle a raft or saddle a horse? This is a 3-day fun-filled weekend where women from all over will ga...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Waterfall & Canyon Tour   
Two tours offered. 9:00am-1:00pm & 11:00am-3:00pm. Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will plan to visit French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons. The tour ...more info »

Guided Hike & Lunch   11:00AM - 2:00PM
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a “Starved Rock” backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continue...more info »

Sunday, May 20th

Women's Outdoor Workshop   
Trade your to-do list for a weekend for yourself and your friends. Ever wanted to pull back a bow and shoot an arrow? How about the proper way to paddle a raft or saddle a horse? This is a 3-day fun-filled weekend where women from all over will ga...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Historic Trolley Tour   
There are two tours: 12:00pm-1:30pm & 1:30pm-3:00pm. Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. Y...more info »

Guided Hike & Lunch   11:00AM - 2:00PM
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a “Starved Rock” backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continue...more info »

Monday, May 21st

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Waterfall & Canyon Tour   11:00AM - 3:00PM
Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will plan to visit French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons. The tour will also include your selection from our Special Lu...more info »

Dinner & Evening Cruise   5:30PM - 8:00PM
Check in for this tour begins at 5:15p.m. May 14th through September Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat. For a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the crui...more info »

Tuesday, May 22nd

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Wednesday, May 23rd

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Thursday, May 24th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Walkers' Club   9:00AM
Weekly guided hike through Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. PLEASE NOTE: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. ...more info »

Dinner & Evening Cruise   5:30PM - 8:00PM
Check in for this tour begins at 5:15p.m. Mondays and Thursdays May 14th through September Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat. For a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois...more info »

Friday, May 25th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Canal Boat & Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 3:15PM
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Hot Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park’s Visitor Center. Your tro...more info »

Saturday, May 26th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Waterfall & Canyon Tour   
Two tours offered. 9:00am-1:00pm & 11:00am-3:00pm. Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will plan to visit French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons. The tour ...more info »

Guided Hike & Lunch   11:00AM - 2:00PM
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a “Starved Rock” backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continue...more info »

Sunday, May 27th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Historic Trolley Tour   
There are two tours: 12:00pm-1:30pm & 1:30pm-3:00pm. Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. Y...more info »

Guided Hike & Lunch   11:00AM - 2:00PM
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a “Starved Rock” backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continue...more info »

Monday, May 28th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Waterfall & Canyon Tour   11:00AM - 3:00PM
Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will plan to visit French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons. The tour will also include your selection from our Special Lu...more info »

Dinner & Evening Cruise   5:30PM - 8:00PM
Check in for this tour begins at 5:15p.m. May 14th through September Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat. For a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the crui...more info »

Tuesday, May 29th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Wednesday, May 30th

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Thursday, May 31st

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Walkers' Club   9:00AM
Weekly guided hike through Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. PLEASE NOTE: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. ...more info »

Dinner & Evening Cruise   5:30PM - 8:00PM
Check in for this tour begins at 5:15p.m. Mondays and Thursdays May 14th through September Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat. For a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois...more info »