Walk through a pristine natural setting with mossy canyon walls and cascading waterfalls at an underrated Illinois state park ...

Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, which was the most in 15 ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from ...

After visiting all 50 states, I think Letchworth, Matthiessen, and Kodachrome Basin are some of the best lesser-known US ...

Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County topped the list in 2024 with 2.4 million visitors coming to explore the canyons and waterfalls nestled in gorges along the Illinois River in north-central ...

Whether you’re looking for a quiet beachfront or a city sprawling with nightlife, the Windy City is perfectly positioned for ...

Matthiessen State Park is a hidden gem known for its dramatic canyons, cascading waterfalls ... With peaceful trails and fewer crowds than nearby Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen is a must ...

DEER PARK TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WGN) — A teen boy is recovering in the hospital on Friday after he was injured in a fall at Starved Rock State Park. Officials from the Utica Fire Department say the 14 ...