In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...

Whether you're looking to expand your horizons or break new ground on a scenic view, these Chicago hiking trails exceed ...

Illinois isn’t just about open roads—it’s also home to breathtaking gardens and parks that come alive in spring. From cherry blossoms in the city to vast fields of tulips and native wildflowers, here ...

The 1.9-mile Virgil L Gilman and Central Loop in Aurora is another easy trail. Best of all, you may have it all to yourself ...

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site is a replica of the hamlet where Lincoln lived for six years during his early ...

If someone were to ask me what my favorite states in the U.S. are, one of the first ones to come to my mind is North Dakota.

A McHenry man who was found dead while hiking on a trail in Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry is being remembered for his love for the outdoors. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director ...

In 2024, there were more than 331 million people who visited national parks and monuments in the U.S. Some of the states that ...

If your Long Island state parks hiking experience usually runs from a parking field to a beach blanket, widen your hiking horizons by participating in the recently revived Passport Through ...

Students at several Sangamon and Macoupin counties schools will get to experience Illinois state parks and natural areas through Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants. Almost $100,000 ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn about ...

SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature and conservation thanks to grant ...