Stand Up Paddle Illinois River, Starved Rock State Park, Ottawa Illinois.
Stand up paddle the Illinois River in and around Buffalo Rock State Park. From Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which once was an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent, sweeping view of the Illinois River. Located approximately 3 miles west of Ottawa in LaSalle County, this 298 acre park has long been a favorite picnic area, as well as a nature lovers delight. The area of Buffalo Rock was the home of the Illinois Indians when Louis Jolliet, the French explorer, and the Jesuit missionary priest Father Jacques Marquette made their trip up the Illinois River in 1673. Later the Illinois Tribe was virtually annihilated in protracted warfare with the aggressive Iroquois.
History
Buffalo Rock is said to have served the French as an early military, trading and missionary post. LaSalle and Tonty, after building Fort St. Louis on Starved Rock during the winter of 1882-1883, gathered almost 4,000 Indian warriors at the front of Buffalo Rock and formed a confederation against the Iroquois. Among the tribes in the confederation were the Miami who built their own fort on Buffalo Rock.
In more recent history, Buffalo Rock was used by a religious sect for camp meetings, and later as a site for a tuberculosis sanatorium. The Crane Company of Chicago purchased Buffalo Rock in 1912 and for a period of about 16 years maintained a sanatorium for sick employees and a summer vacation ground for thousands of employees and their families. In 1927 the Crane Company moved their recreation park to a larger area, donating the original site to the state to become a park. The deed to the property was turned over to the State of Illinois on November 15, 1928, with the provision that it would become a permanent state park and that the caretaker, Robert Barnett, who was then 72 years of age, be retained in that capacity for the remainder of his lifetime as a reward for his loyal services.
Starved Rock State Park | Illinois | Canadian in the USA
In this video we are visiting Starved Rock State Park in Illinois, USA. At Starved Rock you can find many trails to hike.
During this hike we chose the following hiking trails:
- Starved Rock Trail
- French Canyon Trail
- Eagle Creek Overlook
- Beehive Overlook
- Wildcat Canyon
- Tonti Canyon
- LaSalle Canyon
- Lovers Leap Overlook
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Starved Rock State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Illinois
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Starved Rock State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Illinois, characterized by the many canyons within its 2,630 acres (1,064 ha). Located just southeast of the village of Utica, in Deer Park Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, along the south bank of the Illinois River, the park hosts over two million visitors annually.[1]
In the pre-Columbian era, the area was home to Native Americans, particularly the Kaskaskia who lived in the Grand Village of the Illinois across the river. Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans recorded as exploring the region, and by 1683, the French had established Fort St. Louis on a large sandstone butte overlooking the river. Later, according to a local legend, a group of Illinois Confederation (Illini) pursued by the Ottawa and Potawatomi fled to the butte in the late 18th century. The Ottawa and Potawatomi besieged the butte until all of the Illini had starved, and the butte became known as Starved Rock. The butte area was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. The park region has been the subject of several archeological studies concerning both native and European settlements, and various other archeological sites associated with the park were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998,More Info,
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Starved Rock Murders Part 1
Three women killed in Starved Rock?! What really happened? This documentary answers many questions that have come about over the years. This is a true story of 1960. 3 Women from Riverside, Chicago vacation to Starved Rock State Park and become victims of a triple homicide. Steve Stout of Utica, IL discusses the evidence and offers his opinion on the case. I encourage everyone to read the book. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel for more of the story and many others! Thanks!
Ottawa Canyon - Starved Rock State Park
Hiking through one of the most beautiful places that the State of Illinois has to offer, Starved Rock State park and photographing the unique and elegant Ottawa Canyon
Starved Rock State Park
With 18 lush canyons, scenic waterfalls, many hiking trails and next to the Illinois river; Starved Rock is one of the best places for hiking and exploring full of natural beauty, abundant wildlife and fascinating rock formations. Bald eagles nest here during the winter, Best of all, it's less than 2 hours far away from Chicago.
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Starved Rock State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Illinois, characterized by the many canyons within its 2,630 acres (1,064 ha). Located just southeast of the village of Utica, in Deer Park Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, along the south bank of the Illinois River, the park hosts over two million visitors annually, the most for any Illinois state park.[1][2]
Before European contact, the area was home to Native Americans, particularly the Kaskaskia who lived in the Grand Village of the Illinois across the river. Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans recorded as exploring the region, and by 1683, the French had established Fort St. Louis on a large sandstone butte overlooking the river, they called Le Rocher (the Rock). Later after the French had moved on, according to a local legend, a group of Native Americans of the Illinois Confederation (also called Illiniwek or Illini) pursued by the Ottawa and Potawatomi fled to the butte in the late 18th century. In the legend, around 1769 the Ottawa and Potawatomi besieged the butte until all of the Illiniwek had starved, and the butte became known as Starved Rock. The area around The Rock was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. The park region has been the subject of several archeological studies concerning both native and European settlements, and various other archeological sites associated with the park were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
In the late 19th century, parkland was developed as a vacation resort. The resort was acquired by the State of Illinois in 1911 for a state park, which it remains today. Facilities in the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, which have also gained historic designation.
A flood from a melting glacier, approximately 14,000-17,000 years ago led to the topography of the site and its exposed rock canyons. Diverse forest plant life exists in the park and the area supports several wild animal species. Of particular interest has been sport fishing species.
The fun of outdoor adventure in Illinois at Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock State Park is located near Utica in Illinois. It hosts more visitors than 10 of the 59 National Parks in the United States. And there is a good reason why!. Whether you enjoy hiking along the nature trails or viewing the many spectacular overlooks along the Illinois River, recreational opportunities abound. From picnicking to fishing to boating, from horseback riding to camping to enjoying winter sports, there’s so much to do that you’ll come back again and again. The backdrop for your activities are 18 canyons formed by glacial melt water and stream erosion. They slice dramatically through tree-covered, sandstone bluffs for four miles at Starved Rock State Park, which is located along the south side of the Illinois River, one mile south of Utica and midway between the cities of LaSalle-Peru and Ottawa.
The park is best known for its fascinating rock formations, primarily St. Peter sandstone, laid down in a huge shallow inland sea more than 425 million years ago and later brought to the surface. While the areas along the river and its tributaries still are predominantly forested, much of the area is a flat, gently rolling plain. The upland prairies were created during an intensive warming period several thousand years after the melting of the glaciers. The Illinois River Valley in the Starved Rock area is a major contrast to the flatland. The valley was formed by a series of floods as glacial melt water broke through moraines, sending torrents of water surging across the land and deeply eroding the sandstone and other sedimentary rocks.
During early spring, when the end of winter thaw is occurring and rains are frequent, sparkling waterfalls are found at the heads of all 18 canyons, and vertical walls of moss-covered stone create a setting of natural geologic beauty uncommon in Illinois. Some of the longer-lasting waterfalls are found in French, LaSalle and St. Louis canyons. Waterfalls, rivers and streams can undercut a cliff, creating overhangs in the sandstone, like Council Overhang at the east end of the park. Other sights can be seen from the bluffs themselves, which provide vantage points for enjoying spectacular vistas. The porous sandstone bluffs allow water to soak quickly through, only to collect in greater quantities on the slopes below. The resulting lush vegetation supports an abundant wildlife and bird population, including woodchucks, moles, vireos and catbirds. Wood ducks that nest in hollow trees occasionally can be seen paddling along the river’s edge. Evidence of beavers and muskrats can be seen as you walk along the River Trail.
Black oak, red cedar and white oak, as well as white pine and white cedar, grow on the drier, sandy bluff tops. Yellow bellied sapsuckers drill parallel rows of small holes on cedar trees and return to feed on sap and small insects. Service berry and northern honeysuckle–shrubs that prefer a well-drained area–attract scarlet tangers and cedar waxwings.
Illinois River Road - Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, Illinois is part 2 of our video tour. Bordering legendary Starved Rock State Park's wooded cliffs and soaring bluffs, Ottawa sits at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers. Derived from the Native American word adawe meaning to trade, Ottawa is accustomed to welcoming new visitors in search of adventure. See where Abraham Lincoln's presidential career and the Boy Scouts of America began. For an adventure in nature, Ottawa's parks and recreational outlets provide amusements 365 days a year. Canoeing, bicycling, skydiving and horseback riding are just a few of the activities you'll enjoy while surrounded by the areas of diverse natural beauty.
Help Protect Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock State Park is the most heavily visited park in the Illinois State Parks system. On summer weekends, the park can host tens of thousands of visitors, which puts stress on park resources. You can help protect and preserve Starved Rock by following a few simple guidelines. Join the conversation on Facebook:
Hampton Inn Ottawa - Starved Rock Area in Ottawa IL
Reserve: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Hampton Inn Ottawa - Starved Rock Area 4115 Holiday Lane Ottawa IL 61350 Just off I-80, the hotel is 12 miles from Starved Rock State Park. It serves a hot, buffet-style breakfast every morning and features an indoor pool and jacuzzi. Free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with cable are available in all rooms at Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area). They are also equipped with a coffee maker and furnished with a work desk. A modern fitness center and a business center are both on site at the Ottawa Hampton Inn. There are also meeting and banquet rooms, as well as laundry facilities. Buffalo Rock State Park is 14 miles from the hotel. The Ottawa Scouting Museum is 2.1 miles away.
STARVED ROCK CRAZIEST ADVENTURE
This Memorial weekend brought us some great weather after a very long time. So we decided to just go for a nice hike and the things we captured are inspirational and like a dream you have. So you already know what to do SUBSCRIBE LIKE SHARE DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE BECAUSE THIS CHANNEL IS ALL ABOUT BEING DIFFERENT DOING WHAT YOU WANT.........
Starved Rock adventure!
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Starved Rock - LaSalle Canyon
Waterfall at one of the canyons
Ottawa Canyon Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Took a little break from riding to do a short hike to Ottawa Canyon at Starved Rock State Park where I camped the night before. This is quite a beautiful area, and glad I decided to get off the bike to do a hike.
[⁴ᴷ⁶⁰] FULL HIKE: STARVED ROCK STATE PARK WALKTHROUGH (POV) GOPRO HERO 7 BLACK
[⁴ᴷ⁶⁰] FULL HIKE: STARVED ROCK STATE PARK WALKTHROUGH (POV) GOPRO HERO 7 BLACK
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Starved Rock Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois! You will know it the minute you enter the park, as you wind your car through the towering trees.
Amazing waterfalls are active in the spring and after heavy rains. We have 13 miles of trails to explore and the Illinois River offers fishing (ice fishing, too), boating, extraordinary views and great places to relax.
Visit the Lodge and see the largest two-sided fireplace in Illinois! Or for the full Park experience, stay in a cozy Lodge room or Cabin right inside the park!
Starved Rock State Park is a free state park with no entrance fee.
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Starved Rock Trail @11:00
Starved Rock @14:52
French Canyon Trail @27:45
Lover's Leap, Eagle Cliff and Wildcat Canyon Trails @30:37
Lover's Leap and Eagle Cliff Trails @37:59
Lover's Leap Overlook @43:58
Eagle Cliff Overlook @50:20
LaSalle Canyon Trail @58:20
Beehive Overlook @1:07:03
Open Lake Overlook @1:10:30
Photo Op @1:17:45
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT @1:24:01
Photo Op 2 @1:31:30
LaSalle Canyon Waterfalls Trail @1:35:45
LaSalle Canyon Waterfalls @1:39:55
Bridge Out Close @1:48:18
Heading back to the Lodge @2:00:55
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Illinois River Near Starved Rock Aerial View
Enjoy this beautiful flyover of the Illinois River at Ottawa, IL. Filmed September 30, 2017, with a Phantom 3 drone.
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Starved Rock Illinois 2012
This is such a beautiful place. Also has an abundance of Native American history. In the mid 1600's, the Ottawa and Potawatomi Indians attacked a band of Illini Indians along the Illinois River. The tribe climbed to the butte to seek refuge from the attack until they all starved to death, hence the name: Starved Rock.
There are 18 different Canyons to hike here, 14 of which have absolutely breathtaking waterfalls. The one we explored in this video is: Illinois Canyon.
If you ever get the chance to go here, I highly suggest that you do. It is fabulous !!
Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock is a huge stony hand that lords over the landscape above the Illinois River. According to legend, in the 1760′s the Potawatomi and the Ottawa surrounded a band of Illiniwek atop this butte, and held their ground until the Illiniwek died of starvation.
There is an idea maze of trails through 18 canyons in this park, and we set off to hike a few, including French and LaSalle at the edge of the woods, along the Illinois River, whose waters ripple with the drift of eagles for much of the year. We veer inland, through clusters of Virginia bluebells, and floral arrays of marsh marigolds, wild iris, trillium and Dutchman’s breeches, plus purple-flowered spiderworts, nodding columbine and blooms of shooting star. We step up a steep walled sandstone slit to a silky waterfall. This is unexpected. It looks like Arizona. Here, in this quiet warm-toned canyon, with a crack to heaven, there is the kind of repose that inspires poets and dreamers. There is a sense of collaborating with the forces behind the pageant of the world.
I next board a packet boat called “The Volunteer,” a 76-foot replica of a 19th-century canal boat that plied the 96-mile, hand-dug I & M (Illinois and Michigan) Canal, with a lock system from the designs of Leonardo da Vinci. This is the canal that turned Chicago from a swamp into a global commerce hub, as it connected Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, allowing cheap water transport to, from and between the East Coast and The Gulf of Mexico, enabling the efficient mixing of ideas and markets.
There is less than a mile of the once great canal open for navigation, between two turtle-filled locks in LaSalle, and just two mules, Moe and Larry, who now trudge the towpath pulling the craft. Legends still swirl, though. Wild Bill Hickok was a mule tender here; Lincoln took his family on a trip; and the Marx Brothers were chicken farmers nearby.