State Parks

Northern Illinois tick concerns are hitting close to home, with two state parks nationally ranked for illness risk and dozens of ticks reportedly found after a Rock Cut walk.

Are you looking to celebrate the 4th of July enjoying Minnesota's outdoor beauty? The Minnesota DNR is offering these ideas at the state's parks for the holiday weekend.

Imagine wandering through Minnesota's stunning parks, with the crisp air and fall colors — the last Free Park Day of the year is just around the corner.

If you're looking for a new hiking spot in Illinois, there are tons of trails you need to check out while fall is still around.

Starved Rock may not be a national park, but it's stealing hearts as Illinois' top outdoor destination this year.

If you're looking to get out and enjoy the great outdoors this year but you don't want to turn into one big bug bite, here's some good news from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Minnesota has tons of amazing state parks, but which ones are the best? These are some of the most beautiful state parks in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

There are some state parks around Minnesota that, scientifically, have less bugs than other state parks in Minnesota.

Planning a Memorial Day getaway to Iowa state parks? Make reservations in advance, as some areas have storm damage impacting accessibility. Stay informed for a smooth trip!

With the Memorial Day weekend, the summer of 2024 is unofficially officially here. And while there are a ton of great things to do here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, THIS was recently named the Best Free Thing To Do This Summer.