Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby was named by HomeToGo as the seventh-best state park in the nation. Starved Rock was also the most visited state park in Illinois in 2023.

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

Starved Rock most crowded An analysis of TripAdvisory reviews about overcrowded attractions in Illinois shows Starved Rock State Park at the top of the list.

Deputies were called just before 1 a.m. to a home in Sheridan, a small village in the northeastern portion of the county and about 30 miles from Starved Rock State Park, on a report of shots being ...

Peoria spreads along the Illinois River with a skyline that will surprise you with its city feel. This river town is bigger than most on our list, but it still has that special connection to the water ...

The body of a 17-year-old Westmoreland County girl missing in a Lake Erie kayaking incident recovered from Presque Isle State Park July 20.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Families and visitors to Grand Rapids’ Riverside Park lagoon north of downtown can enjoy a free day of kayaking on July 18. For over five years, the Grand Rapids ...

Grand Haven State Park, site of one of Michigan's most popular beaches, had an overwhelming turnout this Fourth of July, which left behind a mountain of trash.

The Hamilton County coroner has identified the man who drowned at William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park Saturday.

There are several options for fun for people looking to take a short day trip from Hutchinson, including state parks, museums and more.

A man died after authorities said he fell off his paddleboard during a high wind gust at Chatfield State Park. Two children where were on the board with him survived.

A Utah man has died after falling from a steep height while rock climbing in Glacier National Park in Montana. Brian Astle of Provo, Utah, was “descending a steep, off-trail climbing route from ...