Aerial video and photos: Spring is in bloom in Starved Rock Country

Spring wildflowers are blooming across Starved Rock Country.

Video: Trees blooming over Starved Rock State Park Take an aerial flight over Starved Rock State Park and watch the trees bloom.

The bluebells, in particular, are blooming, across Starved Rock State Park, among other areas.

Illinois Canyon, specifically, is known for its woodland floor blanketed in blue, purple, and pink of the Virginia bluebells blossoms every spring, said park officials at Starved Rock State Park.

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Trees begin to blossom as spring gets underway on top of the iconic Starved Rock landmark at Starved Rock State Park near Utica on Wednesday April 14, 2021. (Scott Anderson)

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds residents to not to pick or take any flowers, ferns, plants, or tree saplings, or disturb any wildlife.

If you are seeking wildflowers beyond Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Shabbona Lake, Illini state parks, here are some more spots in Starved Rock Country:

Dayton Bluffs Nature Preserve, 2997, Route 71, Ottawa
Spring Lake Nature Park, 1389 East 1569th Road, Streator
Echo Bluff Park and Recreational Area, 12641 3065 East St., Spring Valley
Humiston Woods Nature Preserve, 2100 North Road, Pontiac
Putnam County Conservation District, 4526 E. 1000th St., Hennepin
Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail, Bureau County
Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail

Aerial video and photos: Spring is in bloom in Starved Rock Country

Get ready for a palette of colors