Illinois state parks boast stunning trails and rivers, but watch out for snakes like copperheads and timber rattlers lurking in the grass. Stay on marked paths and be cautious out there.

Hordle Cliff has been a fossil-hunting ground for roughly 200 years, with early discoveries dating back to the 1800s, including the collection of crocodile relatives by Barbara Rawdon-Hastings. The ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature’s most awe-inspiring territories. The ...