Ever want to see the operation of a lock and dam? Come to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center! The viewing deck provides a view of towboats and barges of mammoth proportions

Designed and painted by: Vicki Crone Two familiar faces peer down at you from the Jefferson School wall. Yes, the guy with yellow feathers and beak, that’s Big Bird! But

Across the street from the iconic LaSalle County Courthouse you will find the Jordan Block, Art & Sculpture Gardens and event space.

#1 Starved Rock Kayaking Near Chicago since 2010 Starved Rock Kayaking Near Chicago Rarely too low or too high to run Dam controlled Our Waterway never gets too shallow to

Amenities: Benches, 2 Grills, Pathway Around Park, Picnic Tables, Play Equipment, 2 Shelters, Memorials, Open Space

The guild has a membership of 1,000 worldwide. People come from all parts of the globe to study their genealogy in the guild’s library.

Amenities: Ample Parking, Ball Diamonds, Benches, Concessions, Open Space, Pathway Around Park, Play Equipment, Shelters, Soccer Fields, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Washrooms. Restrooms and concessions are available seasonally.

Throughout the town of Ottawa, you might notice signs brandishing the Looking for Lincoln logo. Lincoln came to Ottawa multiple times, and now you can follow his footsteps! Stop into

Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby,