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

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 ...

In 1960, three women set out for a hike in Starved Rock State Park — they never returned. Days later, their bodies were discovered in a canyon, brutally beaten. The case shocked Illinois and led to ...

Illinois Department of Natural Resources honors officers and civilians for heroic acts, including a dramatic ice rescue at ...

A cinematic tale of survival through warfare, captivity by the Imperial Japanese Army and a torpedoing at sea.

Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open to youth waterfowl hunting ...

Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of." And it was actually a state park at one point. But ...

After finding out the Naragon barn is set to be demolished this fall at Potato Creek State Park, the community working to preserve it.

Potato Creek State Park began construction of the new Inn at Potato Creek in 2023. This $100 million project aims to create yearlong recreation while highlighting the historical significance according ...

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

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and The Wedron Office in Ottawa, Illinois, is the living, breathing, prime-rib-serving proof of that ...