Exploring Illinois' Frozen Waterfalls (Part 1) — huffingtonpost.com

Waterfalls and canyons are not the first things that come to mind when you think of Illinois, yet the Prairie State has its share of winding canyons and plunging waterfalls, and winter makes them magical. Located in the north central part of Illinois, about 50 miles west of Chicago off Interstate 80, Starved Rock State Park is one of the top tourist destinations in the state. This 2,600-acre park adjacent to the Illinois River boasts 18 sandstone canyons--14 of which have waterfalls during wet seasons. Reduced to only a trickle in early winter, these waterfalls freeze into giant ice columns during the cold weather. Some of the frozen waterfalls reach 80 feet in height, depending upon the depth of the canyon.

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