I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks.. Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks.; Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls.

Matthiessen State Park is more than twice the size of New York City's Central Park (which is the best tourist attraction in America), so there's plenty to keep you occupied on a trip.

Discover the beautiful outdoors right outside of Chicago. St. Louis Canyon, Matthiessen State Park, The Illinois River, Starved Rock State Park, Rock Cut State Park, Anderson Japanese Gardens.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Please be patient. That's the message from officials with Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park, as they work to clean up damage from storms earlier this month. Some trails ...

Two of Illinois’ most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources … ...

UTICA — Matthiessen State Park might not attract as much attention as its “big brother” Starved Rock, but the park 4 miles south of Utica has its own charms on a winter day. One big ...

UTICA, Ill. (WREX) — As all Illinois state parks get ready to reopen, Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park announced restrictions which visitors need to know. Beginning May 29, the ...