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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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Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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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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Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor?  If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail?  Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago.  We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.

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The I&M Canal Celebrating 175 Years!



Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour

1170 N. 27th Road Ottawa, IL 61350

Dates: Aug. 12, 2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Starved Rock Campground, 1170 N. 27th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

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COME KAYAK AT THE #1 STATE PARK IN THE MIDWEST REGION WITH 18 CANYONS AND TOWERING ST PETERS SANDSTONE BLUFFS

Starved Rock State Park Tours at 9am, 10am, 11am,12pm,1pm,2pm COME WITH US & SEE WHAT HIKERS CAN'T SEE! This kayak tour is not to be missed! If you have been to this wonderful state park you know how beautiful it is. With its majestic St. Peters sandstone bluffs towering over the Illinois river to the canyons carved out deep along the shore line this state park has been consistently rated #1 in Illinois. For this kayak tour we will be kayaking for approx. 2 hours. The views from your kayak are amazing!

Wear old gym shoes, water shoes(no flip flops), or closed toe sandals. This is an out and back kayak tour which means we will be returning to our starting point. No shuttle is needed for this kayak tour. ---------- Saturdays & Sundays May 6 - October 22

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