This charming lake in the northwest portion of Illinois is the ideal escape into nature, offering hiking trails, a serene ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to take a hike at one of 17 state parks around Illinois on ...

Grab your coziest gloves and bundle up with a good scarf, because winter in Illinois is no joke. In January of 2019, a new ...

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The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and ...

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According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Starved Rock State Park will remain open during an $18 million trail improvement project beginning this winter and continuing through 2026.

OGLESBY, Ill. (WMBD) — The $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park and Lodge will reopen several closed trails and expand hiking and recreation at what is considered Illinois’ ...

Certain trails will be closed during construction, but the park will stay open throughout the entirety of the project. The Kessler Twins, German Entertainment Duo, Die Together by Assisted Suicide ...

I've been at Starved Rock the last two days, and honestly, after hiking those trails back-to-back, I kept thinking the same thing: Are they ever going to upgrade these trails to be more visible, safe, ...

Tucked away in northern Illinois, Oglesby offers travelers a charming blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. Just minutes from the iconic Starved Rock State Park, this riverside community has ...