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Five campgrounds are located near rivers, trails, woodlands and shopping.

Plum Valley Dog Park and Kankakee Sands access area will open later than originally estimated.

Select preserve access areas and trails will be closed for sealcoating and restriping.

Path users will be rerouted at Second Street in Lockport.

The honeybee hive was abuzz with activity as thousands of bees left to search for a new home.

Work to seal cracks on the Old Plank Road Trail is expected to begin Monday, July 17. Park Road access will be closed.

Here's the latest installment in our series to help you bring the outdoors indoors. 

The new bridge over Interstate 80 in New Lenox is up and running, and the old bridge has been removed just in time for the path’s 20th anniversary.

The $2,000 donation will be used for the care and training of the District's police dog.

Dazzle us with your best shot.

An enclosure reserved for dogs under 35 pounds will open in 2018.

Whether you're a birder, a history buff, love snakes or merely enjoy all things nature-related, we're here to help bring nature to you through our series of wallpapers you can use as desktops and screensavers on your computer.

The incredibly popular "Food Truck Fridays" moves to Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Preserve in July.

A photo of a black-eyed Susan at Lake Chaminwood Preserve stood out among the entries in the wildflower portion of the contest.

Chicago artist's paintings will be on display at three sites.