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 ...

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.

POINT SINCE 2019. THE VICTIM OF ONE OF THOSE HOMICIDES WAS A WOMAN FOUND SHOT TO DEATH NEAR A BOAT RAMP IN SHAWNEE PARK. HER MOTHER, NOW IN MOURNING. WLKY JAMIE MAYES SPOKE WITH HER TONIGHT. THE ...

Free State junior Kaiden Helm battles for the ball in a 3-2 loss to Shawnee Heights at Free State High School on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Lawrence. Free State boys soccer (1-1-1) lost 3-2 in ...

Restoring the Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to today’s specs would take no time at all, contractor Jim Palumbo said. Trying to replicate its 1790-era appearance is another story. “We have to ...

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