The most popular destination in the Illinois park system can’t handle more visitors during the peak season because its ...

Discover Starved Rock State Park in Illinois where breathtaking views, stunning canyons, and peaceful trails make every visit ...

Those suffering cabin fever — complete with a burning desire to get outdoors, despite the cold — have several treatment options, from afternoon adventures to weekend escapes.

Join Dennis and Carol Sporleder as they take their two granddaughters on a camping trip to Illinois and share special places from their youth. While hiking in Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, IL, ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on opportunities to view bald eagles across the state.

Ahead of Groundhog Day, Starved Rock visitors met Wanda the groundhog, an animal ambassador from Anderson Humane, teaching the public about wildlife conservation.

It doesn't matter where you live or where you're going—there's a stunning state park waiting to be explored.

Those with an adventurous spirit will love what nature has to offer in the colder months. A great place to start is Matthiessen State Park.

Dennis and Carol Sporleder whisked their two granddaughters away on a family road trip to Illinois with the intention of sharing the special places from their youth. For Lexi and Lauren, these ...

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures ...

There’s a cave in Illinois that watches the Ohio River go by. It’s big, strange, and way more memorable than expected.