Family-friendly fall hikes near Chicago—all under 3 hours away. Enjoy kid-friendly trails and peak foliage this autumn.

LaSalle Canyon in Starved Rock State Park near Oglesby, Illinois, is the kind of place that makes you question whether you’re still in the Prairie State or if you’ve somehow teleported to some ...

Hidden waterfall trail in Starved Rock State Park offers a secret canyon hike close to Chicago, where seasonal falls, solitude, and adventure await.

Smith Rock State Park is a world-renowned climbing destination, home to the 550-foot (168 meters) volcanic rock formation that boasts nearly 2,000 climbing routes. Spanning 259 hectares (641 acres ...

COOKSBURG — The following are programs scheduled at Cook Forest State Park in July 24-31. Thursday, July 24 River Critters at 10 a.m.

Hiking and exploring state parks: Ohio boasts 76 state parks including the state's largest in Salt Fork State Park, along with the scenic Hocking Hills State Park featuring its stunning gorges ...

Chimney Rock State Park officially reopens months after Hurricane Helene damaged the area.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles southeast of Asheville.

The man who served nearly 60 years in prison for The Starved Rock Murders has died. Chester Weger died Sunday at the age of 86. In 1960, three friends from the Chicago-area -- Lillian Oetting, Frances ...