Photos: Ice climbers scale frozen waterfall at Starved Rock

Jared Betcher (top) climbs down an 80-foot frozen waterfall as Gerry Voelliger (bottom) assists inside Wildcat Canyon on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Starved Rock State Park. The waterfalls tend to freeze in January at Matthiessen and Starved Rock state parks. Climbers need to sign in and out at the front of the Park Maintenance Building across from the Visitor Center. Climbing is only allowed in four canyons at the park. (Scott Anderson)