Starved Rock not only has 13 miles of beautiful trails to explore among seasonal waterfalls, forests and 18 canyons, it also has spectacular views. If you're not in the mood for fishing, boating or ...

Plans will change quickly when the temps soar past 100 degrees. What doesn't change is the jaw-dropping, austere beauty of the biggest American national park outside of Alaska.

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are USA Today's Most Treasured Views in Illinois. Here’s how to see them.

Illinois and Kentucky have plenty to offer in terms of outdoor escapes whether it be at the Garden of the Gods or Mammoth ...

This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — and one which attracts far fewer visitors.

Patagonia’s expedition-level Huemul Circuit is staggeringly tough and endlessly rewarding, with glaciers, rocky slopes and ...

For travelers heading to Portland, Oregon, the two-drop, 620-foot-tall Multnomah Falls in the nearby Columbia River Gorge is usually a must-see. But while the gorge is home to North America’s greatest ...

The stained-glass ceiling features the Valley of the Gods and Rainbow Bridge, Mount Olympus and the Uintah National Forest, Pando and Goblin Valley. There is Indian Paintbrush in full bloom ...

Hinglaj Mata is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, which is located in Hinglaj, a town on the Makran coast of ...

Bob Kuhn, a well-known wildlife artist, just wanted to go elk hunting. Instead, he got much more than he bargained for.

The boat obviously requires a ticket. Options include a cruise around the lake or a quick trip to Wizard Island in the middle ...

There is only one area where you can legally swim in Crater Lake where the surface temperatures never get above 57 degrees in ...