Fall in the Ohio Valley transforms ordinary river towns into magical destinations bursting with color. Stretching along the Ohio River through Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, this valley is one of ...

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has unveiled a new historical marker at Shawnee State Park, honoring Company 1545, a crew of Black World War I veterans whose work during the Great ...

While most Illinois residents can name Starved Rock or Shawnee National Forest without hesitation, this 297-acre wonderland in Jo Daviess County remains delightfully under the radar. The moment you ...

Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Illinois, Makanda is a hidden gem that packs more charm and wonder into its tiny borders than towns ten times its size. With fewer than 600 residents, this ...

Legoland Brick-or-Treat: Family friendly Halloween celebration with daily shows, themed LEGO builds, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating starting at 2 p.m., and hotel Monster Party Nights ...

Authorities are seeking information on a reported vandalism incident at Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park. Originally closing in the 1960s, the park has since become ...

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting and wildlife to rival popular national parks.

Nestled along the Illinois River, this rustic destination boasts hiking, rafting, wildlife, and year-round opportunities to connect with nature.

Since 2005, the Washington Monthly has ranked colleges based on what they do for the country. It’s our answer to U.S News & World Report, which relies on crude and easily manipulated measures of ...

Ohio has a secret, and it’s hiding in plain sight along the shores of Lake Erie – a 698-acre slice of paradise called Geneva State Park that might just be the antidote to your everyday chaos. You know ...