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Newest Review: ... are not as deep as the Grand Canyon (they are only 10 to 100 feet deep) they are every bit as impressive in aspect. But why Staved Rock? The local Native Americans tell of Pontiac, the great chief of the Ottawa tribe who was slain by an Illiniwek while attending a tribal council in southern Illinois. War broke out between the two tribes as a result. According to the legend, during one of the battles a band of Illiniwek, under attack by a band of Potawatomi (allies of the Ottawa), sought refuge atop a 125-foot sandstone butte. The Ottawa and Potawatomi surrounded the bluff and held their ground until the hapless Illiniwek died of starvation, ... more

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Other locations...: Starved Rock State Park (915 words)
by MurphEE - written on 01/08/02 (Very useful, 820 readings)
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If I told you that I had been to see the canyons during our recent trip to the US you would probably guess that we were somewhere out west. You would be a little surprised when I told you that we were in Chicago! Illinois is surely a farming state you would exclaim, famed for the rich flatland that provides some of the best farming in the country. Of course you would be correct but let me tell you about one of the states best-kept secrets. Within two hours drive of the city of Chicago you can experience the majesty of canyons on a par with anything that the west can offer. Where am I? Starved Rock State Park. The park lies just southwest of the city on ...

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