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Special Events n n n n History n n n n Starved Rock State Park is host to a number of enjoyable annu - This area has been home to humans from as early as 8000 B.C. State of Illinois al events, including the Winter Wilderness and Eagle Watch Hopewellian, Woodland and Mississippian Native American cul - Starved Rock Department of Natural Resources weekends in January, The Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage in tures thrived here. The most recent and probably the most ▲ State Park Spring, and the Fall Colors Weekend in October. numerous group of Native Americans to live here was the Illiniwek, from the 1500s to the 1700s. Approximately 5,000 to 7,000 Kaskaskias, a subtribe of the Illiniwek, had a village extending along the bank of the Illinois River across from the current park.

In 1673, French explorers Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Starved Rock Marquette passed through here on their way up the Illinois from STATE PAR K the Mississippi. Known as “Pere,” the French word for “Father,” Marquette returned two years later to found the Mission of the Immaculate Conception—Illinois’ first Christian mission—at the Kaskaskia Indian village.

When the French claimed the region (and, indeed, the entire Mississippi Valley), they built Fort St. Louis atop Starved Rock in Starved Rock State Park the winter of 1682-83 because of its commanding strategic posi - P.O. Box 509, Utica, IL 61373, (815) 667-4726 tion above the last rapids on the Illinois River. Pressured from n While groups of 25 or more are welcome and encouraged to use French Canyon small war parties of Iroquois in the French and Indian wars, the the park’s facilities, they are required to register in advance with the French abandoned the fort by the early 1700s and retreated to site office to avoid crowding or scheduling conflicts. Lodging n n n n what is now Peoria, where they established Fort Pimitoui. Fort n At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of Situated on a high bluff just southwest of the rock itself is the 15 minors. St. Louis became a haven for traders and trappers, but by 1720 stone and log lodge built in part by the Civilian Conservation n Pets must be kept on leashes at all times and cannot be in the all remains of the fort had disappeared. nature preserve. Corps in the 1930s. The lodge has been refurbished, but still n Actions by nature can result in closed roads and other facilities. We reflects the peaceful atmosphere of yesteryear. The hotel fea - Starved Rock State Park derives its name from a Native hope you enjoy your stay. Remember, take only memories, leave tures an indoor swimming pool, children’s pool, whirlpool, American legend of injustice and retribution. In the 1760s, only footprints. saunas and an outdoor sunning patio. Pontiac, chief of the Ottawa tribe upriver from here, was slain by n For more information on state parks, write to the Department of Natural Resources, Clearinghouse, One Natural Resources Way, an Illiniwek while attending a tribal council in southern Illinois. The lodge offers 72 luxury hotel rooms and 22 comfortable cabin Springfield, IL 62702-1271 visit our website at www.dnr.state.il.us. According to the legend, during one of the battles that subse - rooms. The original Great Room is furnished with decorative rugs n For more information on tourism in Illinois, call the Illinois quently occurred to avenge his killing, a band of Illiniwek, under Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Bureau of and art and is centered around a massive stone fireplace. Tourism at 1-800-2CONNECT. attack by a band of Potawatomi (allies of the Ottawa), sought The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers many n Hearing-impaired individuals may call the Department of Natural refuge atop a 125-foot sandstone butte. The Ottawa and Resources’ TTY number, (217) 782-9175, or use the Ameritech house specialties. It can accommodate up to 250 people for Potawatomi surrounded the bluff and held their ground until the Relay Number, 1-800-526-0844. banquets. The lodge’s conference area can accommodate up to hapless Illiniwek died of starvation— giving rise to the name Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 200 with four smaller meeting rooms also available. and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individu - “Starved Rock.” als regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other nonmerit factors. If you For lodge reservations, call 1-800-868-ROCK (7625) or (815) believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or The Illinois State Parks Commission was initially headquartered the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 667-4211, or write Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center, 62702-1271; (217) 785-0067; TTY (217) 782-9175. in Starved Rock State Park after the park was purchased in Starved Rock P.O. Box 570, Utica, IL 61373. Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois 1911 and totals 2,816 acres. DNR39 –250M –1/1s • IOCI 12-0303 Starved Rock State Park

The trails are marked with colored posts Trail Markings and colored dots. Brown – Bluff Trail Red – River Trail Green – Interior Cayon or Connecting Trail Yellow dots – going away form Lodge or Visitor Center May-Oct. White dots – returning to Lodge or Visitor Center

All 815 area code May-Oct. Starved Rock State Park Office – 667-4726 State Police – 224-1150 Ambulance - 911

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6 Buffalo Rock areas and all rock climbing, rappelling or scrambling off trails is prohibited. Utica Marseilles Developed picnic areas are available to the day visitor, with tables, dPrilnaknintsg and animals not native to State Park Biking is not allowed on the hiking trails. For your own safety, you must Ottawa water and restroom facilities. Eight shelters are available on a firstI-lclionmoies, are exotic species. Most of Illini State be off the trails by dark. Alcohol is prohibited on all trails. first-served basis. Alcohol is prohibited Jan. 1 through May 31 in the River Park them are harmless to our staIlltineo; is 71 picnic area. however, some can be very invasive
51 H Starved Rock 23 to native plant communities and cVaenrmilion River Marseilles Conservation State Park Fishing and Boating n n n n overwhelm or wipe out native Matthiessen Area Olglesby 351 State Park Boats may be launched from the west end of the park. A paddlewheCela bmopait ng n n n n species. Prevention and control of ride and canoe rental is available May through October. Catfish, buTllhe acda, mpground has 133 Class A premium campsites with eleectxroictiitcy,, invasive species requires tremendous cooperation between white bass, sauger, walleye, carp and crappie may be caught in thes Ihlloinwoeis rs and flush toilets, a separate youth group camping area maannda agers and all users of parks, natural areas, and privately owned River. Boats are not allowed within 600 feet of the dam, as strong ccuhrrieldnrtes n's playground. Seven campsites are accessible for peoplea nwd.i tTh o learn more about exotic and invasive species and how yoHue clpan Our Parks Endeavors (H.O.P.E. FUND) and powerful undertows can be dangerous. Under no circumsdtaisnacbeilsities. Reservations are accepted all year through reserveamerichae.clpo mp. revent their spread, visit the IDNR Exotic Species Website at : should you attempt to wade or swim in the river, canyons or from anAyl cpoahrkol is prohibited in the campground . Please consider making a contribution to the H.O.P.E. fund at any of our shoreline. State Parks or State Fish and Wildlife Areas. Donation boxes are located near visitor centers, interpretive centers, concession buildings, campground http://www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/ExoticSpecies/ host locations, and check stations. Sites without donation boxes can accept Recreational Trails Program exoticspintro.htm n n n n . cash donations. Make your check payable to the IDNR-Hope Account. Your Winter Activities n n n n The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) monies are funded through the donation remains at that site. You can also specify how you would like the Federal Motor Fuel Tax and administered through the National ReFcorre amtiornea l information, contact Starved Rock State Park, P.O. Box 5f0u9n, ds spent (site improvements, special projects, purchases, etc.). Help us Cross-country skiing can be enjoyed at nearby Matthiessen State Park. Trails Fund Act. Trail projects are supported by the federal goUvteicrnam, IeLn t6, 1373, phone (815) 667-4726. maintain our parks for future generations. Donate today. Cross-country ski rentals are available at Matthiessen Dells Area on week - which provides up to 80% reimbursement of cost. State funds provide the ends December through March. Eagle viewing is a popular winter activity balance of the funding for the projects. The trails program encourTahgiess ttrraaiill s brochure was made possible due to funding provided by the enjoyed by many. Two places to see the eagles are the top of Starved Rock management practices to serve a wide variety of trail users. ThSe taprovegdra Rm ock Foundation. and the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. is administered in Illinois by the Department of Natural Resources in coop - Snowmobiling is not allowed anywhere at Starved Rock, but is alloewreadtio ant with the Illinois Department of Transportation. the I & M Canal one mile to the north in Utica.