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

A recent ranking of the best places to camp in the Midwestern United States offered high praise to a state park in Illinois, but it isn't the one you may be thinking of. The ranking from "The Dyrt," ...

Camping fans could score a free night under the stars at any Illinois state park this year with a special buy-one-get-one camping promotion. In honor of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Planning on camping during this year's Illinois State Fair? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are teaming ...

Brace yourselves, autumn lovers: You won't have to travel all too far and wide to catch prime views of fall foliage. Instead, you can head to an Illinois state park. Farmer's Almanac named Pere ...

Three Illinois state parks were recently named among America's Best State Parks for Great-Value Stays, including one that made the top 10. The ranking, from vacation rental company HomeToGo, was ...

While many travelers head to Illinois solely to visit the bustling metropolis of Chicago, this under-appreciated Midwestern state has tons to offer if you're looking to avoid the tourist traps of the ...

UTICA, Ill. (AP) -- An Illinois tourist destination is celebrating its 100th birthday. Starved Rock State Park in Utica has been around since 1911 when the state purchased 280 acres. Today it's more ...