2012 Activities and Events Calendar

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Starved Rock Lodge

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Ottawa, Illinois and Starved Rock

 

 

Asian Carp Fishing

Stay at Fox River Bed and Breakfast when you bow or line fish for the amazing flying fish of the Illinois Valley!  For more information visit www.ottawadelivered.com

Starved Rock

Every Thursday Morning
9:00 a.m.

Lobby Entrance

 

Casual Walker's Club


Starved Rock Lodge has the Area's Best Walker's Club. Enjoy a guided walk through Starved Rock State Park every Thursday morning. Come join the fun and get fit!  For more information, please contact activities at 1-800-868-7625, Ext. 386.

 

Starved Rock
Sunrise to Sunset

 

 

 

Art in the Park

From sunrise to sunset, you can seek out the beautiful wood carvings on the Lodge grounds and in the Park.  Grab a map at the Lodge reception desk and start your hunt!  For more information, call 815-220-7386 or visit: www.starvedrocklodge.com

 

Starved Rock

January 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 30

February 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29

 

Departs from the Great Hall

$25 Adults

$20 Children 10 and under

 

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour

Two tour times:  First tour departs at 9:00am and returns for lunch at 11:30am.   The second tour begins at 11:00am and returns at 2:30pm.

Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock!  Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program.   Includes your selection from a SPECIAL LUNCH MENU during the week and Brunch on Sunday in the Main Dining Room. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras.  For more information, please contact activities at 1-800-868-7625, Ext. 386.

 

Starved Rock

Sunday, January 15

9am and 1pm

Free

Winter Wilderness Weekend

Experience Starved Rock State Park in the winter with FREE guided hikes on both days leaving the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9:00am & 1:00pm. No reservations needed.

 

Starved Rock

Sunday's

March through December

12pm - 1:30 pm

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Adults $12, Seniors $10

Children 10 & under $8

 

 

Trolley Tour of the Area

Board a Trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge and enjoy a historic Trolley ride with a stop at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area.  Then travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center to view Starved Rock from across the river and watch the river traffic pass through the locks.  The Trolley will go to the Village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal.  While aboard the Trolley, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.  For tickets and information, please call 800-868-7625

 

Starved Rock

Saturdays ~ Beginning in April

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

$31.00 per person

Waterfall and Canyon Tour

Experience the fun of outdoor adventures at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to three spectacular waterfalls and canyons.  We plan to visit French, St. Louis, and Ottawa Canyons.  The tour will also include our selection from our Special Lunch Menu and a relaxing historical trolley ride.

Starved Rock

Every Friday

May ~ October

11:00 am -3:00 pm

$35.00 Adults

$30.00 Children 10 & under

 

 

Canal Boat and Trolley Tour

Start off with a delicious hot Lunch Buffet in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge.  Next, board one of the trolleys and ride to the State Park's Visitor's Center.  Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the new Canal Boat located in LaSalle.  Step back in time with period-dressed interpreters on this one-hour canal boat ride.  Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor's Center.  Visit www.starvedrocklodge.com for more information.

 

Starved Rock

Mondays and Thursdays

Summer months

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$34.95 per person

 

 

Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise

Board a Starved Rock Lodge trolley and travel to the “Belle of the Rock” an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River.  After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy a special dinner served with cheesecake.   Please call 800-868-7625 ext.386 for reservations.

 

 

LaSalle Canal Boat

Peru, Illinois

May ~ October

Fridays and Saturdays

8am - 3pm

 

The Moe & Larry Special

Enjoy breakfast or lunch... or both at the Lock 16 Center Cafe, a Mule Tending 101 class, and an hour-long trip on the LaSalle Canal Boat for a special price every Friday and Saturday.  Reservations strongly recommended.  815-220-1848  www.LaSalleCanalBoat.com

 

Ottawa, Illinois

Saturdays May ~

October

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

 

 

 

Old Town Farmer's Market

Why not shop for some home-grown, fresh vegetables and goodies while staying at Fox River Bed and Breakfast?  Come to Ottawa's Old Town Farmer's Market to purchase freshly grown vegetables!  Also featured are home-baked goods, jams, jellies, dog treats, and a few craft items.  The antique popcorn wagon will be up and running!  You are sure to find something fantastic! 

 

Starved Rock

Mondays and Thursdays

Beginning in June

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$34.95 per person

 

 

Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise

Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the "Belle of the Rock," an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River.  After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy a special dinner served with cheesecake.  Please call 800-868-7625, Ext. 386 for reservations.

 

 

Starved Rock

Mondays & Saturdays

Begins in June

11:00 am

$35.00 per person

 

Land and Water Cruise

The tour includes a historic trolley ride, hot lunch Buffet at Starved Rock Lodge, and leisurely one-hour river cruise on the "Belle of the Rock," an authentic paddle wheel boat.  For tickets and information call:  800-868-7625, Ext. 386

 

Skydive Chicago

 

 

AFP Class

Learn to sky dive on your own!  For more information, visit www.skydivechicago.com or call 815-433-0000

Skydive Chicago

 

 

Water Training (Weather Permitting)

For more information, visit www.skydivechicago.com or call 815-433-0000

Skydive Chicago

 

 

'A' License in a Week/AFP Class

Learn to sky dive on your own!  For more information, visit www.skydivechicago.com or call 815-433-0000

Utica, Illinois

Matthiessen State Park

September

Saturday 11am - 6pm

Sunday Noon - 5pm

 

Vintage Illinois Wine Festival

Festival features Illinois Wineries from around the state.  Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy Illinois wines, great food, music, and the atmosphere of beautiful Matthiessen State Park!  Visit www.vintageillinois.com for more information.

 

Skydive Chicago

 

 

Para Concepts Senior Rigger's Course

For more information, visit www.Para-Concepts.com

 

 

 

 

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3367 E 2072nd Rd.
Ottawa, IL. 61350
Phone 1 (815) 431-9257
E-mail: innkeeper@foxriverbnb.com

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