McHenry County Conservation District has two sites available for hiking or cross country skiing that will be open until 9pm.
Spend some time outdoors and help make Sterne's Woods & Fen even better
Visit McHenry County shares a list of the best fall farm markets, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards and more.
A list of 20 beautiful gardens and arboretums in Illinois to visit before summer is over.
All volunteers welcomed!
The canoe trip will be on July 16.
A list of some pretty wonderful waterfalls you can find throughout the state.
It's Father's Day weekend. We've got some ideas for outdoor fun close to home at these area events.
The Cardboard Cup Regatta will be held at Main Beach in Crystal Lake on Saturday.
Family canoe trips will be held on June 19 and June 25.
Pre-registration is required.
Boats will be available to rent starting on Friday, April 8.
Officials have been working on the proposed connection for almost a decade.
Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.
Enjoy autumn by taking a ride along one of these scenic routes.
The outdoor fall festival will be held on Sept. 19 and 20.
Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.
From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.
The trail will be closed from Aug. 13 to 27.
Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.
Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.
The road is closed for repairs.
Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.
Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.
The National Weather Service predicts spots of heavy downpour this afternoon.
As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state
So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.
open daily 9 am-7 pm during the month of July
Downed power lines prompted the closure of I-55 near the Braidwood nuclear plant.
Alpine Accessories owns and operates the new Board House at Three Oaks.
Finally, some prolonged summer weather!
The beach opened this past weekend.
Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.
The Cary Park District is hosting Bark Fest at the Dog Park in Hoffman Park on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Expect a messy commute Monday.
Community garden plots at Hoffman Park are now available to rent. Gardeners may rent a 20 x 30 foot garden plot and grow their own fruits, v
The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.
Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.
Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.