Starved Rock State Park - Illinois
Starved Rock State Park is a beautiful park located in northern Illinois. The rock formations and views are amazing. It looks more like southern Illinois than northern or central Illinois. The park was very busy when we visited on a summer weekend, but there is plenty of parking. There are numerous trails that are well maintained, and there are beautiful overlooks. We had a good stay at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Peru. This park is a (not so hidden) gem for the area, and we really enjoyed our time here.