A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
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There’s something so beautiful about winter when a fresh blanket of snow falls from the sky, covering everything in sight.
As we look around, we noticed our leafless trees all covered in white, glistening ice cycles forming, and our winter wild life making special appearances.
Around the Heritage Corridor there’s many breathtaking views to capture from Starved Rock’s frozen waterfalls, to the sun setting over our quaint downtowns covered in snow.
Bundle up and you too can capture beautiful winter photos just like these!
1. Winter hike through Starved Rock State Park and capture the beauty of their waterfalls frozen over.
2. Walk the trails, while bird watching high in the trees or nearby feeders to see what one-of-a-kind feathered friend you find.
3. Enjoy the many different bridges throughout Joliet.
4. Walk on the bridges of Matthiessen State Park while winter hiking.
5. Catch the sunset over an open field of snow on the back roads.
6. Look high above at the tall trees that surrounds us every day.
7. Watch the freight trains go through the beautiful Village of Lemont
8. Explore Lemont’s beautiful views of the I&M Canal
9. Catch a deer in action.
10. Capture the unique moments of mother nature at its best.
Which picture was your favorite? Tag #HeritageCorridorCVB to share any awesome winter shots you would like to share with us!
Visit our website at www.hcdestinations.com to find local events, stops and shops to visit this season.