Kankakee River State Park

I'm trying to get all the hiking in before winter. 

 Sunny and hot.

 The park has trails that run along both sides of the river. 

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  At parts the river was smooth and dry. 

Leaving rocks exposed.

 At other parts the waters rushed over the rocks. 

 I'm not ready for fall. I'm not ready for winter. 

 Please flower don't leave for winter.

Crazy taxidermy

Caganchos on North ave is a crazy cigar shop. 

Not only can you get cigars but they have crazy taxidermy! 

 The great buffalo spirit. 

 We smoke piece pipe.

Felted Acorns

 The fox and skunk families made great props. 

 The hearts are super cute. They came out great.

Fuck

 In American Sign Language.

Starved Rock

As legend goes in 1769 an Illiniwek warrior assassinated Ottawa Chief Pontiac. The Ottawa and their allies the Potawatomi then attacked the Illiniwek along the Illinois River. The Illiniwek then climbed to the butte to seek refuge from the attack. The Ottawa and the Potawotomi managed to keep the Illiniwek on the butte until the Illiniwek starved to death. 

 Now Starved Rock is a state park with miles of hiking area. 

 In the spring and early summer some of the canyons feature water falls. 

 When I was a kid we would come here for vacations.

 I do not remember nearly as many stairs. 

It really puts you in shape.