Day 1:
Ottawa, Oglesby/Utica
Offering an ideal terrain for the beginner hiker, Buffalo Rock State Park is where you’ll start your adventure. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. Also nearby is the Ottawa Scouting Museum, a unique stop to learn about the history of scouts and the Ottawa-area. For great food and refreshing brews, The Lone Buffalo has dinner covered.
Relax overnight at Heritage Harbor, a marina resort community offering vacation rentals.
Starved Rock State Park is characterized by seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons waiting to be explored! After a day of hiking, Starved Rock Lodge is the perfect spot to relax and rest-up before your next adventure. Satisfy your appetite in their rustic dining room before hitting the hay.