I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks.. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks.; Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

Matthiessen State Park is more than twice the size of New York City's Central Park (which is the best tourist attraction in America), so there's plenty to keep you occupied on a trip.

Discover the beautiful outdoors right outside of Chicago. St. Louis Canyon, Matthiessen State Park, The Illinois River, Starved Rock State Park, Rock Cut State Park, Anderson Japanese Gardens.

Two of Illinois’ most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources … ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Please be patient. That's the message from officials with Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park, as they work to clean up damage from storms earlier this month. Some trails ...

UTICA — Matthiessen State Park might not attract as much attention as its “big brother” Starved Rock, but the park 4 miles south of Utica has its own charms on a winter day. One big ...

A file photo of a waterfall at Matthiessen State Park. Dale Bowman Share Once again, expect major traffic and likely some parking closures at the complex of state parks of Starved Rock and ...

OGLESBY, Ill. (WAND) - Matthiessen State Park and parts of Starved Rock State Park are closed after experiencing significant storm damage. Following severe weather which included heavy rains and ...

New Rules, Fines For Going To Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Parks. April 23, 2021 / 6:58 PM CDT / CBS Chicago ... Body of missing Orland Park woman found in woods near Palos Twp.

Matthiessen State Park might not attract as much attention as its “big brother” Starved Rock, but the park 4 miles south of Utica has its own charms on a winter A 'peaceful glide' through ...