WGN'S Julian Crews is once again looking for great places to visit...and he says right now is the perfect time to see one of nature's command performances: Spring wonders at Starved Rock.

Starved Rock State Park Utica, IL (815) 667-4726 www.starvedrockstatepark.org

Starved Rock Lodge (800) 868-7625 www.starvedrocklodge.com

Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln www.oldtownschool.org 773-728-6000