Spend a weekend morning exploring nature with the kids at Starved Rock State Park. Volunteer naturalists will show kids and their adults the world of prairie ecosystems through a storybook, crafts, activities and a short hike on Saturday, July 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. The program is geared towards kids ages 3-10, who must be […]
If you only hike in perfect conditions, you will miss some of the seasonal beauties of nature, from raindrops on flower petals to wonderful waterfalls.
Humans aren’t the only ones who search out warmer waters and fresh seafood during the dark days of winter. Some bald eagles head south as well, departing from Canada, Minnesota
This is bald eagle viewing season in Illinois, with the birds congregating on unfrozen stretches of local waterways. The best places to see them include Starved Rock State Park and the Mississippi River.