Peaceful Illinois riverside park with uncrowded campsites, scenic forest trails, and barge views offers a laid-back alternative to busier state parks.

This state park in Illinois is perched right along the Illinois River, offering peaceful water views, great fishing opportunities, and a cozy campground.

Going on a camping trip this year? Idaho, Utah and Alaska are the best states to camp, and Delaware and Illinois are the worst, according to a new study.

While many travelers head to Illinois solely to visit the bustling metropolis of Chicago, this under-appreciated Midwestern state has tons to offer if you're looking to avoid the tourist traps of the ...

Discover Illinois in winter, where frozen canyons, scenic trails, and skating ribbons create unforgettable cold-weather ...

Illinois saw a huge tourism boom in 2024, thanks in part to its extensive state park system. If you're planning to visit St. Louis (which sits right on the Missouri-Illinois border), you may be ...

The park covers over 600 acres of beautiful woodland. You’ll find tulip trees, sycamores, sweet gums, and oaks that are absolutely massive. The trunk on some of these trees is so wide that three ...

Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve A visit to Salt Lick Point is a natural jumping-off point for experiencing what makes southwestern Illinois special. This natural area just east of Valmeyer ...

For those interested in the broader region, Dixon Springs makes an excellent base camp for exploring other natural wonders in ...