Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Here are the 12 most visited state parks in Illinois from 2023. 12. Sangchris Lake State Park - 796,000 visitors Located just outside of Illinois' capitol city Springfield, Sangchris Lake State ...

Certain Illinois state parks and locations, including Starved Rock State Park and Illinois State Museum’s Dickson Mounds, host eagle-watching programs during this period.

Stephanie Swieca and Emma Magrady are on a quest to visit all of Illinois’ state parks, then share their experiences, including the tangential visits around the parks.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, more than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn ...

These picturesque state parks in Illinois made a national list of recommended destinations.

Jan. 30—SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to eagle-watching events across the state in January and February. The best time to see the ...

2024 Illinois State Fair attendees will have the chance to camp for free at four state parks -- but there's a catch.

The state hopes to help in preventing suicide by posting mental health crisis support information at Illinois parks.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 ...

Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, which was the most in 15 years, following several significant capital projects to upgrade many ...