Buffalo Rock State Park

Bison and Effigy Mounds

We visited Buffalo Rock State Park for a hike with our dog. It was nice to get away from the crowds at Starved Rock. There are two bison and a calf in an enclosure. A hiking trail leads to some vie...

Pretty......

....run down. There’s nothing here worth spending time. There are 3 buffalo’s; there’s supposed to be things that resemble Indian mounds but we sure didn’t see them. The lookouts are blocked by bus...

Nice Picnic Area

Nice little park. Easy walking for most of the trails. Due to flooding, many places along the river were closed. Nice place for a picnic. Smaller park compared to Starved Rock State Park. Located...

Getting away for a few days.

Went to Starved Rock Park first. Saw entrance to this park on the way back to town. Got here about 2 weeks 2 late. Most of colors were gone. Parking area that we stopped had restrooms locked. Would ha...

Not as nice as Starved Rock

Very different from Starved Rock but much flatter and easier trails. The view across the river to Starved Rock is pretty. There is one buffalo left to see there.