Illinois State Parks

This 40-acre lake is as close as any Illinois body of water will ever be to being like Caribbean water. It's the cleanest and best swimming in the entire state.

Illinois is home to some of the best state parks in the nation, but there is one you may not know of that is a hidden gem in the state.

As you're planning your spring and summer trips you might want to put these hidden Illinois gems on a bucket list to visit this year.

Leave the sleeping bags, and camping gear at home you won't need them at this brand new glamping resort park in Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.

This little spot in southern Illinois is just the kind of beautiful rising bluff, trickling waterfall, and jagged rock escape you've been looking for.

This natural wonder is probably best seen when it's not super cold, but nonetheless it's the best in Illinois and not too far from Rockford.

Your social media habits are causing Starved Rock State Park to crumble at an alarming rate.

The sound of a fire crackling, the smell of fresh evergreen and bug spray, kids splashing in the lake, and us adults getting our drink on. Let's hit the woods.

Do you know what this weekend is? If you don't, I bet your kids do! They have a 3 day weekend off from school, possibly even 4.