Wisconsin has many hidden gems throughout the state for nature-lovers to visit this summer. Here's a list of eight.

Rentals continued Monday at Kickapoo Adventures at Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood. A large tree lays on its side at Lincoln Park in Danville days after a confirmed EF-1 tornado moved through the area.

OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — Kickapoo Adventures in Oakwood saw their fair share of destruction after storms on Thursday night. The owner, Julie Monohan, said that they’re estimating the storms caused at ...

Bill Quackenbush, left, the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, helps load fellow voyagers into the dugout canoe for the fifth annual Ho-Chunk Dugout Canoe J ...

There is something about summer in Illinois that feels better once you get near the water. A simple afternoon can turn into a mini adventure the moment you swap the backyard for a tube, kayak, canoe, ...

Melvern Lake’s wide open water under wide open skies lures outdoor enthusiasts to this Osage County recreation hotspot. Imagine a pristine lake surrounded by rolling hills, native grasses slowly ...

Whether you are a beginner looking for an easy rental trip, or an experienced paddler searching for a new adventure, our list will get you on the water.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for July 2026. State historic sites ...