A resident of a Chicago suburb was shocked to spot a rare and exotic wild cat near her home. What’s a caracal doing in Illinois?

Stunning photos of the Aurora Borealis from this weekend are surfacing from Europe and the United States, even as far south as Arizona.

The Great Lakes offers plenty of space for water sports. There are rivers and creeks that are great if you want to kayak Chicago.

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. When you only have a weekend to get away from home, it’s critical to avoid wasting [...]

Chicago might be famous for its iconic skyline and bold architecture, but there’s tons of nature to explore just outside the Windy City, too. Sandwiched between the Great Lakes’ beaches, Midwestern prairies and glacier-carved canyons, there’s plenty to explore. Put these national and state parks on your list the next time you’re in Chicago. Starved [...]

We found the 23 best sledding hills in Metro Chicago! Chicago may not be known for its hills. Actually, Illinois has been said to be the second flattest state in the country. But Chicago isn’t letting that hinder its sledding fun. In fact, there are a surprising number of good sledding hills in Metro Chicago. [...]

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. That’s why we’ve gone and researched 25 awesome campgrounds within two hours of Chicago. When you only [...]

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. That’s why we’ve gone and researched 25 awesome campgrounds within two hours of Chicago. When you only [...]

Over a decade ago two animal lovers named, Ryan Howard and Dan Ziegler wanted to create a way to bring awareness to veganism. They figured what better way to do this than through food, so Chicago Vegan Foods was born. Over the years they have found new ways to incorporate their vegan lifestyles into many [...]

The National Park Service shared some photos of the northern lights from various national parks and national monuments. See them here.