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Here's a great page with TONS of information on Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!
Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks
Official park page for up to date information on Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks. Operated by official park staff (DNR) and Starved Rock FoundationThanks for sharing our page!
Did you hear that the Sunflowers weren't able to be planted at Matthiessen this summer due to the wet conditions?
Sorghum has been planted instead. Here is some more information about the future.
All About Sorghum | The United Sorghum Checkoff Program
Sorghum is truly a versatile crop that can be grown as a grain, forage or sweet crop. The US is the world's largest producer of sorghum grain. Sorghum grain can take many shapes and sizes from a tight-headed, round panicle to an open, droopy panicleBegin your Journey on the Illinois River Road Scenic Byway!
This morning 7/21 in Chillicothe, along the Illinois River
The Illinois River flows by about 6 blocks from our house!
Hopefully they will take care of a ignored problem. How and when are they going to remove the Asian Carp.
Today is "Get to Know your Customers Day." And while you guys, are friends and not customers, we want to get to know you anyway!
Comment below, and tell us a little about yourself! Where you live, your family size, and your favorite location along the Illinois River Road.
