In the 10 years we have lived here (minus the 2 spent in England) this is the first time we have ever visited Starved Rock. It is not far from our house and FREE so not sure why we waited so long. After going...I am sure we will go back. It is kind of surprising that a place like this exists in Illinois. We did a ton of hiking...like for hours!! I was seriously exhausted! I have even been going to the gym pretty regularly since school started but I don't think it has helped. The kids had a great time. Faith and Sawyer especially really enjoyed the rock climbing and hiking-they are serious daredevils. I don't think I heard one complaint from any of the kids the whole time. Beckett spent a fair amount of the time on Kyle's shoulders so he was quite happy. It would have been that much better if it wouldn't have been so crowded....that is what you get for heading out on a holiday. There were also a ton of tourists. I couldn't believe how many accents I heard..it was like being at Disney...weird. The pictures I took don't do this place justice...it really is beautiful.
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kWe hadn't taken the kids until last year, and I was the same way "Why don't we come here more??"
Never even heard of it! Will have to go together ina couple years!!!!
Great pics! We hope to go again before it gets too cold this summer. Wish strollers could go on trails though! Aleigha gets really heavy after an hour!! :)
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