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August's powerful derecho storm closed numerous trails and parking areas throughout Starved Rock State Park. Now, more than a month after the windy event, one of the park's most accessible trails will be reopening to the public. The Campanula Trail, which runs from the top of French Canyon to the top of Wildcat Canyon, is a convenient route between two of the park's most beautiful photo-ops. Primarily a wood-lined boardwalk, this trail is much easier of the legs than the paralleling Bluff Trail. Located only .5 miles from the visitors center and another .5 to Wildcat Canyon, this recently reopened trail is an excellent way to see a large swatch of the park in one easy trip.