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Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Starved Rock State Park Illinois has some remarkable parks, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, and Starved Rock State Park are all within a few miles of each other along the Illinois River. Utica Illinois is a small town in Northern Illinois in La Salle County about an Hour and Forty-five minute drive from Chicago. This is a relatively low elevation hike with several trails that loop and twist around each other. There are waterfalls, like this one throughout the park. Some trails like the French Canyon have water you will have to walk through, others have elevated paths and railings. No matter your hiking level, this place has a path for you.…
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Matthiessen State Park, Illinois
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McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
Hiking McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs Visiting Vernal Utah is a unique experience and one of the best day trips in the area is hiking the McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs. They’re a fabulous representation of the Fremont People’s petroglyphs and has 200 feet of ancient native American art. It is owned and maintain by the family who owns the land so be respectful of the properties around the trail. They don’t have to allow people to visit and if people are destructive they will close it down to the public. For now, it’s open. Address: 6228 McConkie Rd, Vernal, UT 84078Trail Distance: .8 MilesDog Friendly: Yes, on leash Directions Take a screen shot of…
