In the mid-1990s, Mike Dreisbach and his wife Jan purchased a patch of forest in Garrett County with the dream of opening a wilderness retreat.

llinois winters have a way of transforming everything into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Picture a landscape blanketed in ...

In the mid-1990s, Mike Dreisbach and his wife Jan purchased a patch of forest in Garrett County with the dream of opening a wilderness retreat.

This state park in Illinois is perched right along the Illinois River, offering peaceful water views, great fishing ...

Stay inside Starved Rock State Park in Illinois, where waterfalls, bald eagles, and lodge fireplaces turn a weekend into a story.

Those suffering cabin fever — complete with a burning desire to get outdoors, despite the cold — have several treatment options, from afternoon adventures to weekend escapes.

Imagine standing on a sandstone bluff, looking out over the Illinois River. It’s one of those views that feels like it belongs in a movie, with the river stretching out below you and the world ...

Venturing out to Smith Rock State Park can sometimes feel more like a chore than a joyful chance to bask in the shadows of stunning rock faces and relish the day along its many trails. Come spring and ...

Desperation has set in for Penn State as the Nittany Lions seek their first conference win when they play Ohio State on Monday in Columbus. Third-year coach Mike Rhoades has the youngest team in the ...

How many new visitors will a New York campaign bring to Starved Rock State Park? Probably not that many, tourist officials say. But nobody approached for comment by Shaw Local seems much concerned ...