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Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
Starved Rock State Park entrance.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
The park has a large parking lot.
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09/05/2018
The visitor center features displays about the area and plenty of food.
Karen Lee Ensley
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A visitor center display recreates explorer Father Jacques Marquette's visit to a village of the Kaskaskias, an Illinois tribe.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
Native American artifacts are displayed in the visitor center.
Karen Lee Ensley
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Native American pottery is also showcased in the visitor center.
Karen Lee Ensley
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A display about explorers is featured in the visitor center.
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A large model depicts Fort St. Louis, which was built on top of Starved Rock.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
This short-nosed gar lives in the visitor center aquarium.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
Large park maps are placed strategically throughout the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
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A staircase leads from a trail to the river walkway.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
A cement pathway leads to the river walkway.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The river walkway has benches and shade trees.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The view of the Illinois Audubon Society's Plum Island Sanctuary.
Karen Lee Ensley
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A fisherman casts a line into the Illinois River.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The fishermen have a successful catch.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
Numerous trails lead to canyons and scenic overlooks.
Karen Lee Ensley
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09/05/2018
Enjoy a picnic alongside the river.

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