• Categories: Family Events, Hiking, Outdoor Activity

SORRY! THIS EVENT has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. SPRING WILDFLOWER WEEKEND at Starved Rock State Park. Volunteers from the Starved Rock Foundation will lead (free) guided hikes in the annual Wildflower Pilgrimage! Hikes depart from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9:00 am & 1:00 pm both days to go in search of the numerous flowers found in the Park. It also should be a good time for waterfalls as well!

• Categories: Family Events, Outdoor Activity

Join us on Sunday June 16, 2013 under the Pines at Fox Ridge for a Drum Circle with Dave Peterson. This moving event begins at 3pm. If you’ve never been to a drum circle, just come and watch. Before you know it, you’ll want to join in the fun. You’ll enjoy the musical talent of local musician Dave Peterson and friends as they lead an outdoor drum circle surrounded by the beauty of nature at Starved Read More

• Categories: Educational Programs, Family Events, Outdoor Activity, Special Events & Festivals

The Migratory Bird Festival Events for May 4, 2013 have been canceled. Our first Migratory Bird Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 from 11am-3pm at Fox Ridge (located under the pines, across from the main Lodge entrance). Everyone is invited to join Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center for their Flying Wild Migratory Bird Festival!  Celebrate the hundreds of species of birds that pass through Starved Rock State Park on their spring migratory path along the Mississippi Flyway.  This Read More

• Categories: Educational Programs, Family Events, Outdoor Activity, Special Events & Festivals

The Migratory Bird Festival Events for Friday, May 3 have been canceled. Join us on Saturday May 4 from 11am-3pm for The Migratory Bird Festival at Fox Ridge.   Everyone is invited to join Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center for their Flying Wild Migratory Bird Festival!  Celebrate the hundreds of species of birds that pass through Starved Rock State Park on their spring migratory path along the Mississippi Flyway.  This event will provide opportunities for Read More

• Categories: Family Events, Outdoor Activity, Special Events & Festivals

Join us for a family fun event on Sunday-February 3, 2013 presented by Starved Rock Lodge and Free Spirit Siberian Rescue. Outdoor Demos with Sled Dogs at Starved Rock State Park Parking lot west of Visitor Center or at Seawall (location to be determined based on snowfall) 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Indoor Seminars at Starved Rock Lodge (LaSalle Room): 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information on Husky Rescue, visit www.huskyrescue.org

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Price: $29.00 per person Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunch in our rustic main dining room and a guided scenic walk to Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes as the trails are not paved. There is some hiking involved with this tour. Tour is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Reservations are required for this Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Offered: in April & May (Monday & Saturday) Ticket Price: $32 for adults, $27 children (10 and under). Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will hike to French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Ottawa Canyon. The tour will also include your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU and a relaxing, historic trolley ride. This is a walking tour and is not Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Offered: in April & May (Monday & Saturday) Ticket Price: $32 for adults, $27 children (10 and under). Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will hike to French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Ottawa Canyon. The tour will also include your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU and a relaxing, historic trolley ride. This is a walking tour and is not Read More

• Categories: Family Events, Outdoor Activity

 Join us for Starved Rock Lodge’s version of the Amazing Race on these select Sundays from May through September: June 2, 23 July 7, 21 Aug 4, 25 Sept 1, 15. Spend an exciting day solving devious clues each step of the way and getting to know the Starved Rock Lodge area a little more.  Try to be the first to uncover the Legend of Starved Rock.  Use your wits, energy and sense of adventure Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity

April 6th 10:00am-3:00pm $35 per person So you want to be a survivalist? Join us April 6th for this hands-on, experiential class will teach you the survival skills natives used to live in the wild. Learn awareness techniques to blend and flow with your environment. See how to read tracks in difficult soils and follow trails others simply cannot see! Discover how to make rope from natural materials. Try making a fire by the native Read More