From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are USA Today's Most Treasured Views in Illinois. Here’s how to see them.

Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing and camping are among the activities offered at Illinois Beach State Park. No surprise here, Illinois' most popular state park is Starved Rock in Oglesby.

Since then, the park has been home to diverse flora and fauna and is a great spot for fishing, camping, hiking, and other activities. Nestled along the Illinois River, Starved Rock State Park ...

Families can go hiking, fishing, picnicking, biking, camping and more at these nature spots. Plus, these six state parks are just a drive away, with way less foot traffic than what you’ll typically ...

And if that's not enough fun, there is hiking on groomed trails, fishing, and biking – and Starved Rock State Park is about seven miles away. Bias told us it is a family affair. Her husband ...