03-14-2008, 09:04 AM
with spring on its way (hopefully soon) I am starting to think about getting out of REAL rock. The problem I am having is knowing where the real rock is. Looking at the state park database I have found 4 likely canidates...
Mazonie-Braidwood, they allow fossil collecting and excavation and is a former strip mine
Channahon State Park, pictures online look promising, right along the I&M
Buffalo Rock state Park, Pictures look like it has some nice features, its kind of a drive and we would have to check with the rangers for sure
Illini State Park Marseilles, a bit of a drive but, its right on the Illinios Falls on the river so I would think there should be some natural rock and it doesnt look like a busy park.
If anyone has already checked these places, wants to volunteer, or knows of some others... Post up. I think its important to make sure @ parks that we arent going to get a fine for crawling and we need to make sure if its private property that we have permission. Whats nice about most of the state parks is that they are usually ok with crawling and we dont need a permit for groups under 25. Dont even bother checking Starved Rock, I would love to crawl out there but if you even step 1 foot of the trails they will fine you.
Mazonie-Braidwood, they allow fossil collecting and excavation and is a former strip mine
Channahon State Park, pictures online look promising, right along the I&M
Buffalo Rock state Park, Pictures look like it has some nice features, its kind of a drive and we would have to check with the rangers for sure
Illini State Park Marseilles, a bit of a drive but, its right on the Illinios Falls on the river so I would think there should be some natural rock and it doesnt look like a busy park.
If anyone has already checked these places, wants to volunteer, or knows of some others... Post up. I think its important to make sure @ parks that we arent going to get a fine for crawling and we need to make sure if its private property that we have permission. Whats nice about most of the state parks is that they are usually ok with crawling and we dont need a permit for groups under 25. Dont even bother checking Starved Rock, I would love to crawl out there but if you even step 1 foot of the trails they will fine you.