MAKANDA, Ill. — There may not be any tricks, but there are plenty of treks and treats to be had at Giant City State Park! From 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 25, visitors are invited to walk the accessible 1/3 ...

MAKANDA — The River to River Trail Society will host its fifth public hike of the 2025 fall season on Nov. 8. in Giant City State Park. This moderate six-mile hike will take approximately four hours.

Explore the hidden gems of Illinois state parks. Discover the natural beauty of Rock Cut State Park and other breathtaking ...

When it comes to fall colors, Illinois stretches the season longer than most states, with colors starting in northern Illinois in late September and peaking in the south well into November. Each year, ...

The rainforest section cranks the humidity to levels that would make Miami in August feel like a desert. Massive philodendrons unfurl leaves the size of car doors, while orchids play hide-and-seek ...