Another fun event is the Mysterious Stone Fort of Giant City State Park. This will take place Saturday, September 6, from 6 p ...

MAKANDA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Giant City State Park is offering exciting events for outdoor enthusiasts this September.

To celebrate 100 years of conservation in Illinois, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has released a series of posters and sticker packs celebrating 12 parks and historic sites in the state.

SPRINGFIELD Eleven individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2025 outstanding volunteers of the year for their ...

The nearby Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Giant City State Park promise sandstone bluff hikes and woodland trails to help you get even more in touch with the local nature.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Weott, California is that rare place where you can experience the humbling sensation of being completely dwarfed by nature’s skyscrapers. These aren’t just any trees – ...

Also nearby is Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, home to Missouri’s highest point and the spectacular Mina Sauk Falls, the state’s tallest waterfall at 132 feet (though you’ll need good timing after ...