SAY YES TO A SUMMER ROAD TRIP!

Visit Starved Rock Lodge

Get ready for a fun-filled summer! Starved Rock Lodge has just announced several new events, including traditional favorites, for the season ahead. Live music will fill the air from 8-11 p.m. every Friday (and on select Saturdays) through Labor Day. Outdoor dining with the best view in La Salle County pairs perfectly with a seasonal cocktail at twilight. See the lineup at www.StarvedRockLodge.com.

guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, snacks and bottled water. Hiking will vary depending on group skill and trail conditions. A boxed lunch and souvenir drawstring backpack are included. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations are necessary.

The Land & Water Cruise runs June-September on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout the tour and minimal walking is involved. Both the trolley and boat are wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $58 adults, $53 Children (10 and under).

The best combination of a river cruise and hike are on our Visit a Canyon & a Boat Ride experience which runs June-September on Saturday & Sunday from 11am-1:30pm. Guests board our trolley with a guide and head to the entrance of one of Starved Rock’s most scenic canyons. Following the hike, relax with a boat ride on the picturesque

Illinois River. A snack, bottle of water and souvenir drawstring backpack are included. Tickets are $53 Adults, $48 Children (10 and under).

Up for a water adventure? The Waterfowl Cruise runs June-October on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The trolley takes you to Lone Point Shelter to enjoy an hour-long boat ride on the Eagle I where you will get to spy the waterfowl of the Illinois River. Tickets are $35 per person.

To learn more or to register for programs, visit www.starvedrocklodge.com.