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

RavenStone Castle rises from the McHenry County landscape like a medieval fever dream, complete with stone towers, battlements, and enough architectural drama to make every other building in Illinois ...

Illinois' most popular state park is getting a $18 million upgrade. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources launched 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 ...

Outdoor adventure awaits you at this Illinois state park. Known for some of the best fishing, this park has miles of hiking ...

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 ...

Ever stumbled upon something so beautiful you can’t believe it’s been there all along, hiding in plain sight? That’s Blue Rock State Park for you – a 322-acre slice of paradise tucked away in the ...

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 ...