Monthly Archives: August 2022

Ottawa, Kaskaskia, & Illinois Canyons (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the fourth of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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LaSalle Canyon to Council Overhang via Owl & Hennepin Canyons (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the third of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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French, Wildcat, & LaSalle Canyons Loop (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the second of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Canyon and Aurora Canyon (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the first of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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Harpers Corner Trail (Dinosaur National Monument, CO)

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Following a pinyon- and juniper-studded ridgeline out to its terminus, the Harpers Corner Trail features stunning panoramic vistas high above canyon country in Colorado/Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument. The landscape below, cut and eroded by the Green and Yampa Rivers, spans … Continue reading →

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