Cooler weather, vibrant foliage, pumpkin everything – fall is hard to beat. In much of the U.S., it’s the Goldilocks season: not too hot, not too cold. You’ll also find smaller crowds and better ...

Long-haul canoeist Peter Frank of Escanaba is on the final stretch of his journey to circumnavigate the Great Loop, a roughly ...

Go for hike, pick some apples, and do all the other quintessential autumn activities on these family-friendly fall weekend getaways.

Challenging 6.2-mile hike to Loon Lake Mountain fire tower in the Adirondacks. 1,700' elevation gain, remote trail, ...

A suburban father of five is celebrating a big win after hitting the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot, Illinois Lottery said.

“Lake Michigan. In the early days of the city, the river had to be of great importance for travel and water. Industry ...

Renovation work at Rend Lake Resort is nearly 40% complete, according to the Illinois Capital Development Board. The project ...

The 2025 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 18 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.

Grosse Point Lighthouse stands tall against Lake Michigan’s vast horizon, a striking white tower that stops first-time visitors in their tracks and somehow never loses its magic for the locals who ...

Chase on the Lake Resort is now, for the first time, offering its resort‑owned condos for long‑term rentals. Until now the units have been rented mainly as short‑term rentals, renting ...

Our patience is being tested,” Marcus Zbinden of the Eagle Lake District said flatly, as he summarized the history of the now ...