state parks

When you think about getting outside and enjoying nature in Illinois, what comes to mind? Experts say that if you're really looking for the best state park to visit in the Land of Lincoln, you need to go to a beach. Really.

Get ready for a visual feast of autumn colors with peak foliage predictions for 2024. Explore local scenes for vibrant leaf-peeping opportunities beyond New England's popular destinations.

There are some state parks around Minnesota that, scientifically, have less bugs than other state parks in Minnesota.

One of my favorite Wisconsin State Natural Areas to visit in the summer no longer allows visitors to cliff jump due to safety concerns.

If it's on your spring and summer bucket lists to visit one of the most beautiful places in Illinois, look no further than a State Park you'll fall in love with.

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Cave-In-Rock is a small village in southern Illinois that has a fascinating history full of bandits, pirates, and murderers that most people don't know about.

When cabin fever really starts to set in this winter, get out and enjoy the outdoor fun at these places in Illinois.

Hard to believe we're not that far away from the season when the colors will start to change signaling the arrival of Fall. If you're a fan of watching leaves performing this annual ritual, you need to drive down the Mississippi River a ways to an Illinois state park that was named one of the best places in America to see the changing of the seasons.

If you want to take your pet on an outdoor adventure, then hitting a Wisconsin state park is a good option for you.