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 [...]

Finding a romantic outdoor getaway has never been so easy. The world is literally at your fingertips. Airbnb not only offers a wide range of camping and glamping accommodations, they now catalog customizable Airbnb experiences as well. There are a huge range of adventures from swimming with sea lions and seals to outdoor cooking lessons to guided fishing [...]

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 [...]

Fall is one of our favorite times to get out hiking and see the changes that happen within nature. While it’s easy to take this beautiful change of scenery for granted, we’ve compiled a list of 32 locations across the country that we think will help remind you just how special this time of year [...]

Fall is one of our favorite times to get out hiking and see the changes that happen within nature. While it’s easy to take this beautiful change of scenery for granted, we’ve compiled a list of 32 locations across the country that we think will help remind you just how special this time of year [...]

Camping in Eastern Illinois: Eagle Creek State Park Camp Illinois: I’m talking with Richard Glazebrook this morning. He is the Site Superintendent for Eagle Creek State Park in Illinois. How’s it going this morning, Richard? Richard Glazebrook: Well, everything is going wonderful and the colors are beautiful out here, and everybody is enjoying this late [...]