Stephanie Swieca and Emma Magrady are on a quest to visit all of Illinois’ state parks, then share their experiences, ... On a practical level, they look at maps and use the AllTrails app.

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest and the time is ripe to visit them. State parks and recreation areas can be found all over the state and can be located at ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled public eagle-watching events across the region through March 7. Certain Illinois state parks and locations, including Starved Rock State ...

Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, which was the most in 15 years, ...

Starved Rock was also the most visited state park in Illinois in 2023. Rock Cut State Park, located in Winnebago County, ranked at No. 2 on HomeToGo's list of the best hidden gem state parks ...

The reopening of some Illinois state parks is good news for hikers, bikers and bird watchers. But those who want to camp, picnic or reserve a shelter will have to wait a while longer. As of Friday ...