The Rockford area’s 130 miles of paths and trails will be viewable with Google Street View thanks to a project undertaken by ...

Wallace Falls State Park features a lush forest, two lakes and the majestic three-tiered Wallace Falls. Hikers, bikers and campers flock here to experience a pristine nature setting and explore 17 ...

Take your date on these 5 short day hikes located in the Adirondack Park. Perfect for getting to know someone while getting ...

That’s the Black Hawk Statue, also known as the “Eternal Indian,” and it’s been standing watch over the Rock River since 1911. It’s like having your own personal Colossus of Rhodes, except this one’s ...

Nestled in the heart of Oregon, Illinois, there’s a hidden gem that’s about to become your new favorite escape. Lowden State Park might be small in size, but it’s bursting with beauty, history, and ...

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021 SPRINGFIELD, Ill.

The Nakahechi trail, which is the one most people take ... It is a spectacular hike, but, for me, the abiding memories are equally of the smaller encounters along the route – buying handmade ...

By cross-referencing its maps and the fire footprints with maps of local hiking trails, I determined which routes were in the burn area. That said, just because a trail is in the burn area doesn ...

The bitter cold seemed to keep many people away. Area snowmobile trails were open and groomed. Area clubs and DNR Parks and Trails staff have done what they can to make the trails rideable ...

USGS researchers have unveiled the first map of prospective locations for hydrogen gas in the contiguous United States — and there's a lot more than they previously thought. When you purchase ...

The free events include a three-quarter mile hike, a bonfire and hot chocolate. The hikes are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Jan. 18, and Feb. 1 and 15 on a “lollipop-shaped” trail south of the Big ...

If so, grab some warm, cozy socks and let’s bundle up for this scenic winter hike in Arizona. What I like the most about winter hikes is that the trails are less crowded. Plus, there is nothing ...