From lodge dining to hidden park bistros, discover Illinois state park restaurants that turn every hike into a delicious ...

Many people from across the Piedmont Triad came together at Hanging Rock State Park to take a polar plunge into 2026, creating lasting memories and setting the tone for the new year.

Lake Le Aqua Na State Park in Stephenson County, Ill. is utilizing a creative method for disposing of Christmas trees, where ...

Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the ...

Discover which historic Illinois town located along the Mississippi River is an ideal getaway for those who love water sports ...

The First Day Hike program is an initiative in partnership with America’s State Parks Foundation. The organization began the ...

Start your new year off on the right track by taking a guided or self-guided hike at one of Starved Rock Country’s ...

The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and fairytale-worthy castles — and you don’t have to stand in line to enjoy them ...

Debate is currently raging over America’s national parks and when they should — and shouldn’t — be free to enter. Perhaps it’s a good time to step away from the noise and discover the unsung heroes of ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One way to get 2026 off on the right foot is taking a step or two or ten by going on a hike at one of 17 state parks around Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...

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