Dirt trails. Spring wildflowers. Primitive campsites. Everything you love about the outdoors, all in one place.
Bluebells in bloom steal the show at this preserve, but they are far from the only thing worth seeing.
This preserve is a perfect place to savor nature’s quiet beauty and early wildflowers.
This hike was on one of those days when it is easy to believe in the promise of spring and all it will deliver.
With so many trails to choose from, there are ample sights to be seen in this preserve on the eastern edge of Will County.
Instead of staying home during this cold snap, dog owners are finding the Forest Preserve's new Be a Trailblazer experience is a wonderful motivation to get outside.
A trails at Hadley Valley are perfect for a hike in any season and may make you feel like you've been transported back in time.
Rock Run Preserve is in a busy and populated spot in Will County’s largest city, so you are never too far from the hustle and bustle when you hit the trails here.
How much time should you spend outdoors? Use the 20-5-3 rule as a guide.
Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking as he was recovering from cancer.
Barbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
A new kayak rental station is available for public use at Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon. Patrons can download the Rent.Fun app to pay for the kayaks.
Isle a la Cache Museum has four new colorful backpacks chock full of activities and helpful nature information that will guide outdoor exploration.
Beecher resident John Keslin talks about how he's still having fun playing the harmonica in nature, even though he is facing serious health issues.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
Dirt trails. Spring wildflowers. Primitive campsites. Everything you love about the outdoors, all in one place.
Bluebells in bloom steal the show at this preserve, but they are far from the only thing worth seeing.
This preserve is a perfect place to savor nature’s quiet beauty and early wildflowers.
This hike was on one of those days when it is easy to believe in the promise of spring and all it will deliver.
With so many trails to choose from, there are ample sights to be seen in this preserve on the eastern edge of Will County.
Instead of staying home during this cold snap, dog owners are finding the Forest Preserve's new Be a Trailblazer experience is a wonderful motivation to get outside.
A trails at Hadley Valley are perfect for a hike in any season and may make you feel like you've been transported back in time.
Rock Run Preserve is in a busy and populated spot in Will County’s largest city, so you are never too far from the hustle and bustle when you hit the trails here.
How much time should you spend outdoors? Use the 20-5-3 rule as a guide.
Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking as he was recovering from cancer.
Barbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
A new kayak rental station is available for public use at Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon. Patrons can download the Rent.Fun app to pay for the kayaks.
Isle a la Cache Museum has four new colorful backpacks chock full of activities and helpful nature information that will guide outdoor exploration.
Beecher resident John Keslin talks about how he's still having fun playing the harmonica in nature, even though he is facing serious health issues.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
Give your paddling skills a refresh and refine your techniques to make paddling a breeze and keep you going strong all day.
Learn how to bait a hook, put tackle on a pole and cast plus gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline under the guidance of an instructor
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.
What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.