In April 1917, during their senior year spring break at Oak Park-River Forest High School, classmates Ernest Hemingway and Ray Ohlsen embarked on a trip mostly by canoe to Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County. In commemoration of Hemingway’s 125th anniversary, an Illinois State Historical

Get Your Tickets Now for A Victorian Haunting: A Taste of Ottawa and Its Spirits! Step into a world of mystery and delight on October 19, 2024, as the Ottawa Downtown Association presents an unforgettable evening with A Victorian Haunting: A Taste of Ottawa and Its Spirits.

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM - 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 &

Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou! Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM - 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 &

The Tully Monster is the State Fossil for Illinois. It was found in the Mazon Creek and only exists in Grundy County. Learn about the Tully Monster. See Tully Monster fossils. Participate in a Scavenger Hun and play games.