From lodge dining to hidden park bistros, discover Illinois state park restaurants that turn every hike into a delicious ...

Follow four friends as they check out some of the best adaptive climbing spots in Illinois. Chicago-based adaptive climber ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to ...

A trail in White Rock Nature Preserve in southern Illinois. Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of ...

Not only is this Illinois state park home to a sprawling lake that's great for fishing, but it features two cozy campgrounds ...

The First Day Hike program is an initiative in partnership with America’s State Parks Foundation. The organization began the event in 1992 in Massachusetts. The campaign encourages participants ...

MORRIS, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois' state parks have been suffering from inattention for years, according to the Better Government Association, and a budget stalemate could lead to more disrepair. The ...

All Illinois state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites were closed March 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois was the first state to close those areas to ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --It should be a gem of Lake County, but the CBS 2 Morning Insiders exposed the signs of neglect and decay at Illinois Beach State Park. Construction and a dilapidated building are ...

As we help slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has modified Illinois’ stay-at-home order to allow residents to fit in some outdoor recreation. Some Illinois state parks will reopen for ...

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