trails

Starved Rock may not be a national park, but it's stealing hearts as Illinois' top outdoor destination this year.

I wish there was a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. Sadly, there is not. However, there is one Missouri hike that will reward your efforts with the sight of an abandoned rock quarry and it's worth the trip.

Are you up for an adventure? Would you like to make it happen on a bike? That will be a possibility in the very near future as there's a bike trail that will cross all of America and it's coming straight through Illinois.

I've never been on one of these in my entire life. Maybe it's because I've never heard of something like this before either

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

Snowmobiling season is almost here, and these trails are great places to go throw the throttle wide open and have some fun.

OGLESBY, Ill. (AP) — Illinois conservation officials are cautioning hikers to stay on marked trails after three hikers fell in or near Starved Rock State Park in recent weeks. Officials say all three hikers moved off marked paths and climbed sandstone walls before falling and needing rescue...