Nature

Find 4 Bucket-List-Level Views in Illinois Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

Your Illinois bucket list should include these unexpected views with little hiking required.

This Scenic Illinois Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

If you’re headed to Savanna, Illinois, for the Mississippi Palisade State Park, be sure to hike the Great River Trail this winter.

This Heavenly 6-Mile Trail in Illinois’ National Forest Is Worth the Effort

Go on a spectacular hike and stay in a treehouse within a national forest on this unforgettable Illinois adventure.

White Pines Forest State Park Is an Underrated Illinois Park That Will Surprise You This Fall

Discover fall scenery, hiking trails, and a dinner theater at White Pines Forest State Park in Illinois.

5 Underrated National Forest Hikes in Illinois That Rival National Parks

Discover five hidden gem hiking trails in this southern Illinois national forest that offer stunning views and memorable experiences.

You Have To Experience This Riverfront Hike in Illinois for Yourself

Sentry Bluff Trail combines natural beauty and adventure in the heart of southern Illinois.

4 Best State Park Beaches in Illinois To Visit To Close Out Summer

Between boating, swimming, and fishing, these Illinois state park beaches are the perfect way to say goodbye to summer.

The Biggest Surprise I Came Across While Hiking This Incredible Trail in Illinois

Hamburg Hill is a 1-mile segment of the Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail in Illinois. This preserved segment of the trail allows visitors to walk in the footsteps of history.

Skip Europe This Summer: This Beach in Illinois Is Just as Stunning as Greece

Oak Street Beach in Chicago is the perfect way to spend a weekend on the water.

Adventure’s Calling: This Forest Preserve Is Ideal for Discovering Deer in Illinois

It's practically guaranteed that you'll see at least one deer at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Stroll Then Swim on This Beach Hike in Illinois That’s Perfect for Summer

Explore more than 18 miles of epic waterfront on the Chicago Lakefront Trail in Illinois.

We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Strangest Hiking Trail Name in Illinois

At Ferne Clyffe State Park, the Goreville Boy Scout Trail is a difficult path to take. But its bizarre name is what gets hikers thinking.

This Is the Quietest Part of This Illinois State Park

Get lost in nature on the Sunset and Sleepy Hollow Trail Loop in White Pines Forest State Park in Illinois.

We Love Our National Parks, but Giant City State Park in Illinois Is Just as Adventurous

Discover rock climbing, horseback riding, and more at Giant City State Park in Illinois.

Swim at This Iconic Crystal Clear Swimming Hole in Illinois for the Ultimate Outdoor Fun

Summer will be here before we know it, so add a trip to the crystal clear Lake Le-Aqua-Na for the ultimate outdoor fun in the sun.