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 ...

Tucked alongside the scenic Shawnee National Forest, Carbondale is a must-visit destination for families looking to unplug, unwind, and explore. Carbondale, Illinois is offering free concert series ...

Southern Illinois' "Snake Road" is closing earlier ... a public affairs specialist at Shawnee National Forest, told the Courier & Press in 2017.

National forests across the country offer year-round campgrounds with a variety of amenities and outdoor experiences. Using Forest Service data, Outwander identified Illinois’ national forest ...

Shawnee National Forest officials on Sept ... The 2.5-mile road in Union County, Illinois, runs north to south along the base of towering limestone bluffs, a man-made obstacle between the swampy ...

Rock formations in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Rock formations in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National ...

Spanning 289,000 acres, the Shawnee National Forest can be found nestled between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in southern Illinois. With its rolling hills, sparkling lakes, rugged bluffs and ...

More below. Stunning beauty is one reason Jackson Falls in the Shawnee National Forest is considered Illinois’ premier natural climbing destination. The USFS describes the 289,000-acre SNF as ...