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

Nestled along the Illinois River, this rustic destination boasts hiking, rafting, wildlife, and year-round opportunities to ...

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 ...

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But the star of Utica is its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Surrounded by state parks, flowing waterways, and rare wildlife, ...

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

With the season set to soon change from summer to fall, the leaves on some trees in Illinois have already started to change from green to vibrant colors. But it'll still take some time for peak fall ...

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 ...

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of the best and most affordable outdoorsy getaways in the U.S., according to a new list. Brian Baer Courtesy of California State Parks, 2025 Dreaming of an outdoorsy ...