Starved Rock SP Bluffs & Canyons

Back to Starved Rock state park today for a round trip hike along the Illinois River.  Avoided the rock and kept heading east along the river to the canyons.  Round trip about 4-5 miles from the visitor center to the LaSalle canyon loop. Past the rock the crowds thin out.  Clean trails, but lots of stairs to get to the bluffs, so maybe difficult for some hikers.
 
Too early for Fall color changes, but couldn't pass up the nice weather.  Couldn't hear the quiet of the woods due to a Boy Scout troop screaming through walkie talkies. Just walked faster until I heard peace & quiet again.

      

Wildcat Canyon The waterfalls weren't running, but still the canyon was impressive.

 

      Eagle Cliff

      Just thought this fallen tree was interesting.  Do you see a deer or  dog?

 

Since the plan is to retire & RV full time, I took a ride to the campground to check it out.  Mostly tent campers, but some RV's.  About 1-2 miles from Starved Rock and the rivers.  Some sites with electric.  I like Illini SP campground much better.  Sites with electric right on the river.  Both campgrounds have mostly gravel sites, but a few concrete.