Luckily for those trying to keep it local, Illinois has a plethora of scenic places to spend your summer, whether you're looking for a relaxing drive, a laid-back hike or a trip to the city. Here are ...

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

Illinois which boasts of a landscape that ranges from ancient rock formations to river-carved canyons that make it distinct ...

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

The Heartland Mule Riders Association and Make-A-Wish Illinois joined forces for a special day of horseback rides, laughter ...

It’s exactly what you think it is… A road full of snakes Southern Illinois has dozens of interesting historical sites, fun ...

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will ... science and engineering, is the winner of a national McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award. (McGraw Hill) ECC math, science and engineering dean wins ...

in an area that is part of the ongoing China Ridge fuels reduction project in the Stanislaus National Forest. It requires a minimum of five people trained in prescribed burning and running BurnBot ...

For his forest, Naka chose the Chinese juniper, whose immature, needlelike foliage offered opportunities for sculpting. Today Goshin is on display at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum ...

The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning May 30, in an effort to prevent human-caused wildfires during dangerous fire weather conditions. Stage 1 fire ...