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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Trails are well-marked.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Some benches are available along pathways.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The paved trail leads to a flight of wooden steps.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
More steps.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A sign designates the summit of Starved Rock.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A visitor photographs the scenic view from Starved Rock.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The landscape includes a dam on the Illinois River.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Visitors enjoy the view from the Lover's Leap Overlook.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A magnifying viewer provides hikers with great close-ups of the scenery and wildlife.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
There is a lock alongside the dam.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The wooden plank trail loops around the summit.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Butterflies are abundant in warm weather.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The view includes Plum Island Sanctuary, the winter home for many bald eagles.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The summit view includes a view of Starved Rock Lodge.