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Curt & Helen Simonson Family campground becomes part of Starved Rock State Park

Jeff DankertLaSalle News-Tribune
Blowing snow and biting wind did not steal the moment last month when the Simonson family saw their dream come true at Starved Rock State Park.
Their family's White Oak Campground is now the 51-acre Curt & Helen Simonson Canyon Unit of Starved Rock, which will become a day-use area for park visitors. The land had been in the Simonson family since 1835.
"This is awesome," said their son, Curtis Simonson of Pittsfield. "You can't ask for anything more or anything nicer than this."
Curtis Simonson was joined by family members, park staff and Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials including DNR director Wayne Rosenthal for a dedication.
"IDNR has been working to acquire this land since August of 1985 so this has been a long time coming," Rosenthal said. "We are very appreciative to the Simonson family and their mother and father for the opportunity to acquire this property."

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