Matthiessen State Park sits just south of Starved Rock and tends to be less crowded, which means more peaceful trail experiences. The Upper Dells section features a stream flowing over limestone ...

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National parks and forests can be both beautiful and terrifying at times. Chirping birds, friendly squirrels, pleasant trails ...