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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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Starved Rock

A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.

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The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor?  If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail?  Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago.  We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.

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Sled Dog Demo

2688 East 873rd Road Oglesby, IL 61348

Dates: Now
Times: 9:30AM | 12:00PM | 3:00PM
Location: West Parking Lot of the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center, 2688 East 873rd Road, Oglesby, IL 61348

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Free Spirit Husky Rescue will be hosting its annual Sled Dog Days on January 17 and February 28, 2021 at Starved Rock. Outdoor Dog sled demonstration times will be at 9:30am, 12pm, and 3pm in the west parking area of the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.

Head musher Jason Hussong will present a short seminar a half hour before each demonstration highlighting the history of mushing, the dogs, and the equipment as well as a question and answer session. There will be no indoor seminar this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face masks and gloves or mittens are required for the event if you wish to pet the dogs

So, come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying awesome dog sled demonstrations. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as info about HuskyRescue.org and how to help, volunteer, and adopt. Admission is free and event is open to the public.

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