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Photos: Lack of precipitation cancels Starved Rock ice climbing

By Scott Anderson
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A view of a dried-up waterfall inside Ottawa Canyon on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at Starved Rock State Park. Despite colder-than-average temperatures this winter, a lack of precipitation rendered the ice climbing season virtually nonexistent.

A view of a dried-up waterfall inside Ottawa Canyon on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at Starved Rock State Park. Despite colder-than-average temperatures this winter, a lack of precipitation rendered the ice climbing season virtually nonexistent. (Scott Anderson)

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Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.