Illinois which boasts of a landscape that ranges from ancient rock formations to river-carved canyons that make it distinct ...

Three Wisconsin lakes were recognized as among the best lake vacation spots in the nation by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Two people fish on a beach at Illinois Beach State Park near one of 22 breakwaters which protect the shoreline from erosion. The state spent more than $70 million installing breakwaters at the ...

The second-most visited park last year was Illinois Beach State Park, near Zion, with 2 million visitors. IDNR completed a major $73 million project last year to preserve the park from erosion.

Chicago is a city that never runs out of things to do. But sometimes, a change of scenery is exactly what you need. Whether ...

The No. 1 state park in the United States is in stunningly, surreally beautiful Upstate New York. That’s the verdict from voters, who recently named Letchworth State Park the best state park in ...

Discover the top 10 best cities for veterans in 2025, featuring affordable housing, strong community support, and quality ...

Illinois has much more to see than just Chicago. In fact, there's plenty of nature to explore including this quiet state park ...

Three Ohio school districts make the list for having the best teachers in the country, including one at No. 1. Is your ...