Garden of the Gods celebrated the 20th annual Bighorn Sheep Day at the Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, with a family-friendly event that included wildlife viewing ...

Each spring, the Garfield Park Gnomes take over the park’s gorgeous Conservatory as they gather together for Spring Break!

Garden of the Gods will be getting some much-needed improvements thanks to the its foundation, which recently donated more than $760,000.

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Looking to go on a romantic hike with your sweetie this Valentine's Day? If so, you're going to love this mountain hike near ...

Discover the hidden gems of Illinois, including its diverse landmarks and rich history. Explore the Land of Lincoln.

It’s the end of January, and yet I can feel the excitement of the approaching growing season. As the weather teases us with thoughts of the warmth to come with temperatures creeping into the 50s ...

Even though we still have time before being out in the garden with the warm sun on our backs, there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your gardening knowledge. University of Illinois Extension is ...

Nestled in the heart of Illinois, there’s a hidden gem that’s about to rock your world. Forget everything you thought you knew about state parks – Lowden State Park is here to redefine your outdoor ...

This towering statue watches over Lowden State Park like a stone-faced lifeguard on the world’s greenest beach. Photo Credit: j.miner Nestled in the heart of Illinois, Lowden State Park is the kind of ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

Evan Vucci/AP Photos Share More than 50 Donald Trump supporters from Illinois will get their federal rap sheets wiped clean after the new president’s Day 1 signing of about 1,500 pardons related ...