I sincerely love exploring our country’s industrial heritage. It is industrial innovation and our “can-do” spirit that built the United Stat...

Starved Rock Lock and Dam

As I hiked the trails of Starved Rock State Park, along the Illinois River, I noticed the beauty of the park inte...

Glaciers and Concrete

West of Chicago, via a 90-minute car ride, lies Starved Rock State Park and some of America’s most deep-rooted indust...