In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun festivals ...

The Illinois River and Kalmiopsis Wilderness can feel like a gigantic place — the mountains and canyons seem to swallow you whole — but it's the small things, a wildflower no bigger than the tip of a ...

In the middle of suburban Schaumburg, where you’d expect to find another shopping center or office park, there’s a 64-acre ...

Hidden away in the northwestern corner of Illinois, where the landscape suddenly decides flat is boring, lies a cascading ...

Explore the best state parks in Illinois for outdoor fun. Discover hiking trails, lakes, camping spots, and more. Plan your next nature escape.

Wildflowers are popping in Colorado mountains, though the peak of alpine wildflower season is still a month away.

Illinois bill to push renewable energy dies after businesses balk Business groups said the bill aimed at addressing rising power needs by adding wind and solar and battery storage would cost ...

There are over 100 waterfalls in Shawnee National Forest and the surrounding area, ranging from small cascades right up to impressive multi-story drops. One of the best ways to experience the Shawnee ...

After a long winter, it is finally time for the beauty of wildflowers in Ohio. Here are places to visit in southern Ohio for the sights.

Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the soil, which are consumed by pollinators as they feed, a ...