Event Category Archives: Outdoor Activity

STAR GAZINGSunday Stargazing – April 28

See Saturn as you’ve never seen it before. On Sunday, April 28, 2013, the Chicago Astronomical Society will meet at Starved Rock Lodge (Utica, IL) in the Fox Ridge area to present a program celebrating Saturn in honor of its closest approach to Earth all year long.  Solar observation will begin at 3:00 p.m., with special solar viewing equipment. At 3:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a presentation: “Saturn, the Great Ringed Planet” plus Stargazing Tips Read More

What to know before you go“What 2 Know B4 You Go!”™

Fox Ridge $10.00 per person. Groups of 4 or more, please call for special pricing. Join us at Fox Ridge on June 30. “Be Prepared and Don’t Panic!” These are just two of the lessons you will learn in a presentation that includes real-life stories and hands-on participation.  This program has proven invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors, regardless of skill level. Additionally, each participant will receive 2 of 6 recommended items for their own Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines

Sunday Concerts at Fox Ridge will be at 3:00 p.m. on June 2, July 21, August 25, September 1 & 22. If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members are encouraged to bring a Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, September 22

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, September 1

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, August 25

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, July 21

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2, July 21, August 25, September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, June 2

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

LaSalle Canal Boat High res KCJCanal Boat & Trolley Tour (Every Friday) May-October

Our popular Canal Boat & Trolley Tour begins with a delicious hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge.  Next, you’ll board one of our trolleys for a ride through historic downtown Utica and stop at Cattails (where you can shop for unique treasures, wine, gifts and more).  Your trolley will then take you on a relaxing ride to LaSalle, where you will board the canal boat.  Step back in time, with period-dressed interpreters, on this 1-hour, mule-pulled Read More

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 bill jamersonBill Jamerson’s Stories of the CCC

“Dollar-a-Day Boys” was the nickname for workers in the CCC. Don’t miss “Stories & Songs of the CCC” with Bill Jamerson on Sunday, October 6 at Fox Ridge. Two performances: 11am & 2pm. Historian and documentary filmmaker Bill Jamerson will perform stories and songs sharing the history of the Civilan Conservation Corps and its importance to Staved Rock State Park.  This is a free event.