Another milestone of Hurricane Helene recovery is expected later this month as the agency in charge of Chimney Rock State Park announced its reopening. The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ...

Starved Rock State Park, nestled along the Illinois River in La Salle County, stands out as one of the most stunning spots in Illinois. Established as the state's second state park in 1911, it boasts ...

OGLESBY, Ill. — Illinois officials are planning an $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park in 2026 to enhance visitor safety and protect natural resources. "There's a lot of ...

Starved Rock State Park, including Starved Rock Lodge and other park amenities, will remain open to visitors during an $18 million trail improvement project expected to get under way this winter and ...

Three Illinois state parks were recently named among America's Best State Parks for Great-Value Stays, including one that made the top 10. The ranking, from vacation rental company HomeToGo, was ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nine months after Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, state parks are working to open back up, including Chimney Rock State Park. The park will ...

Council Overhang is seen on an autumn morning at Starved Rock State Park, which was recently ranked among the best “great value” state park stays for 2025. EJ_Rodriquez Getty Images/iStockphoto Three ...