From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are USA Today's Most Treasured Views in Illinois. Here’s how to see them.

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

From golden plains to stunning caves and cliffs, the central portion of the United States offers landmarks and natural landscapes that deserve to be on anyone's summer travel list. This is part of a ...

UTICA — Starved Rock State Park officials are working feverishly to clear storm damage from Monday night's high winds in time to reopen at least some hiking trails for the Fourth of July ...

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

Celebrate National Trails Day with some of the best hikes in the U.S.—from slot canyons to grassland wanders to secluded ...

National Trails Day, celebrated on June 1 ... you’d think the Illinois River would be the central attraction to Starved Rock State Park; the large body of water seems to dominate the landscape ...

Pinnacle Mountain State ... Park's peak rises more than 1,000 feet and the park itself encompasses 2,351 acres. The park boasts more than 40 miles of trails for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts ...

According to the National Association of State Park Directors, there are 10,336 state park units in the United States, and the number grows larger each year.

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Rubicon Trail, which runs between Emerald Bay and D.L. Bliss State Park is one of ... pristine beaches, hiking trails and the Balancing Rock, a 130-ton boulder balancing ...

The Sedona Hiking Shuttle is a free, easy, and eco-friendly way to explore some of Sedona’s most popular trails ... red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, Slide Rock State Park is a natural ...