Walnut Point State Park in Oakland, Illinois, is that rare find – a 671-acre natural sanctuary that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. You know how sometimes you stumble across a ...

Arriving at Lake Anna State Park for the first time produces what I like to call the “wilderness whiplash effect” – that delightful disorientation when you’re suddenly surrounded by so much natural ...

Whether you're looking to spend 100 nights on the trail or stick to a tight budget, we've found the best backpacking tents of ...