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Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner

Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners!  August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings.  Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you to August Hill Winery for cocktails and appetizers.  Next, the trolley will head to Camp Aramoni for dinner and drinks.  Lastly, the trolley will take you back to Starved...

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Event Series Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.

Eagle Watch Weekend 2025

Event Series Eagle Watch Weekend

Eagle Watch Weekend will take place on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 2025. This is a two-day, family-friendly event! Admission is free to all events and exhibits. Look below to see event times & locations. “Birds of Prey” Programs will take place at: Starved Rock Lodge & Conference CenterThe Starved Rock State Park Visitor CenterThe Illinois Waterway Visitor CenterThe Utica Village Hall Gym & Welcome Center There will also be educational exhibits in the Great Hall of Starved...

Guided Winter Hike

Event Series Guided Winter Hike

Join us for a guided hike with the possibility of frozen waterfalls & Eagles. Participants meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a snack and a “Starved Rock” backpack. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 1:00 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper footwear. In the event of ice and snow, we advise Yaktrax for extra traction. Hike will be about 3 miles round trip. Remember to bring your binoculars and cameras....

Eagle Watch Weekend 2025

Event Series Eagle Watch Weekend

Eagle Watch Weekend will take place on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 2025. This is a two-day, family-friendly event! Admission is free to all events and exhibits. Look below to see event times & locations. “Birds of Prey” Programs will take place at: Starved Rock Lodge & Conference CenterThe Starved Rock State Park Visitor CenterThe Illinois Waterway Visitor CenterThe Utica Village Hall Gym & Welcome Center There will also be educational exhibits in the Great Hall of Starved...

Guided Winter Hike

Event Series Guided Winter Hike

Join us for a guided hike with the possibility of frozen waterfalls & Eagles. Participants meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a snack and a “Starved Rock” backpack. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 1:00 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper footwear. In the event of ice and snow, we advise Yaktrax for extra traction. Hike will be about 3 miles round trip. Remember to bring your binoculars and cameras....

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Event Series Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Event Series Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Event Series Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.

Guided Winter Hike

Event Series Guided Winter Hike

Join us for a guided hike with the possibility of frozen waterfalls & Eagles. Participants meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a snack and a “Starved Rock” backpack. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 1:00 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper footwear. In the event of ice and snow, we advise Yaktrax for extra traction. Hike will be about 3 miles round trip. Remember to bring your binoculars and cameras....

Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Event Series Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two! We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings! The trolley will be narrated...

Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Event Series Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two! We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings! The trolley will be narrated...

Guided Winter Hike

Event Series Guided Winter Hike

Join us for a guided hike with the possibility of frozen waterfalls & Eagles. Participants meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a snack and a “Starved Rock” backpack. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 1:00 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper footwear. In the event of ice and snow, we advise Yaktrax for extra traction. Hike will be about 3 miles round trip. Remember to bring your binoculars and cameras....

Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Event Series Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two! We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings! The trolley will be narrated...

Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Event Series Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour

Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two! We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings! The trolley will be narrated...

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Event Series Bald Eagle Trolley Tours

Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.

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