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Enjoy a guided spring hike April 25 at Starved Rock

A close-up 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 close-up view of a dried-up waterfall inside Ottawa Canyon on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at Starved Rock State Park. Registration has begun for the "Chasing Spring Hike" on April 25. (Scott Anderson)

By Tom Collins

Registration begins soon for the “Chasing Spring Hike” at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Starved Rock State Park.

Hike with a park naturalist to learn about Spring changes in the park and see blooming wildflowers and waterfalls at their peak.

Registration is required for this event. You can register online at Starved Rock Eventbrite starting at 8 a.m. March 25.

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Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.