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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In recent years bicycling has become very popular in the Shawnee National Forest. “Mountain bike enthusiasts are always on the lookout for great trails and the terrain in Southern Illinois is ...