Tails on the Trails is a program that welcomes you to go on a guided hike with your pet. Dogs are welcome but so are other pets such as cats and birds. The rules are:  you must keep your pet on a leash, pick up after them and stay on…

Located less than two hours away from most Chicagoland locations, Starved Rock Lodge has a wonderful variety of ways to make the most of this special time of year. Whether you want the perfect place to bring your family together for a holiday party, casual dinner or mulit-generational getaway, this…

Your help is needed to bring food, personal care essentials and more to Illinois Valley PADS Homeless Shelter this holiday season. Starved Rock Lodge’s Holly Jolly Donation Trolley will be accepting donations through December 19, 2025. Employees of Starved Rock Lodge will be donating at their holiday party and throughout…

A November getaway to Starved Rock Lodge is an excellent choice, and here are 10 compelling reasons why: Stunning Fall Foliage: November is the tail end of the fall foliage season at Starved Rock, and the colors of the trees are absolutely breathtaking. The park’s many bluffs and canyons provide…

Travel, Taste & Tour recently spotlighted Starved Rock Country and LaSalle County saying it is “renowned for breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic trails, and charming small towns.” We were proud to be featured in this article: “Starved Rock Lodge offers a variety of guided hikes led by experienced naturalists throughout the…

Announcing! A new way to hike called “Tails on the Trails” at Starved Rock. Every month, there will be a different activity you can do with your furry friend, or feathered friend or even scaly friend. Go on pet-friendly guided hikes and enjoy “yappy hour” on the Veranda. Take the…

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center was recently named Best Hotel and Best Brunch in Shaw Local News Network’s Best of the Illinois Valley contest. The contest, which began in March 2024, received an impressive 25,000 nominations and a staggering 108,297 votes cast from members of the Illinois Valley community. The Lodge’s award-winning brunch has a wide variety of delicious…

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded Best Hotel and Best Brunch in Shaw Local News Network’s Best of the Illinois Valley contest, which took place earlier this year. The contest, which began in March 2024, received an impressive 25,000 nominations and…

Enjoy the crisp days of fall at Starved Rock Lodge! Book an overnight package to make the most of your adventure, where you can take in a sunrise or applaud a sunset. Overnight guests at the Lodge receive free parking, an indoor pool and 13 miles of hiking trails. The Illinois…

If you’re a parent looking for a vacation before the kids go back to school, we have an idea for you. You probably want to go somewhere that’s not too far away, doesn’t involve air travel and offers a great experience. Summer getaways can be fun and they should be,…