Just outside Ottawa, Illinois, this hidden state park offers sweeping views, rocky bluff trails, and the rare chance to spot ...

Fall at Starved Rock is a vibrant spectacle, featuring quiet trails, stunning river views, and a kaleidoscope of colors. Hike ...

Discover amazing wildlife at Starved Rock State Park, from bald eagles to otters, in one of Illinois’ most scenic natural ...

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recognized its leading supporters Tuesday, Oct. 7, during its second annual ...

The Lava Flow Campground is placed directly on top of a lava bed, giving it an out-of-this-world experience. Lava Flow ...

Nestled along the Illinois River, Oglesby welcomes travelers with Midwestern warmth, scenic views, and outdoor adventures ...

The massive metropolis of Chicago may hog all the limelight in Illinois, but sprinkled among its shadows are a bevy of bijou towns set in the wide-open wilds of the Midwest. Case in point: Oglesby.

Remains discovered last week in the Icicle Creek drainage were confirmed through DNA testing as those of Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters, Chelan County Sheriff Mike ...

For more than 50 years, Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground has provided a simple, affordable and beautiful escape to campers from all over the world. The campground, which is located just past ...

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Starved Rock State Park attracts more than 2 million visitors a year, but only a small percentage tackle the park’s most adventurous trek: The Mega Hike. “I did that once myself,” said Kyle Petersen, ...