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.

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

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.

Chicago-based adaptive climber Meaghan Cusack thrives off the buzz she gets climbing with her friends around Illinois. As she ...

Walter Payton was jumping out of the way, too, and ran into me. We ended up standing there talking for about 10-15 minutes.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm usually the guy telling everyone to visit the state’s greatest hits-it just comes naturally with this gig. If you ask me about Wisconsin state parks, I'm probably ...

It became a state forest in 1929. The Rock Shelter Trail follows part of the Low Gap and the Tecumseh trails. The trail is ...

A quiet walk turns into something unexpected at Schaumburg Sculpture Park in Illinois, where art, light, and stillness gently ...

Lockwood Park equine specialist Shelby Hill explains how staff takes care of animals on bitter cold days.