This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Carol ...

Imagine standing atop a limestone bluff, a cool breeze blowing in your face as you stare at the forested valley far below. Imagine getting in your car and driving 30 minutes to the south where you ...

I recently drove out to southern Missouri to visit some of my family. I planned on stopping at a couple places along the way to do some hiking. The Garden of the Gods is one of the most photographed ...

There's no doubt about it; Illinois hiking trails can be seriously epic. And perhaps the first clue that one is a blue-ribbon winner is in the name. The first time I heard about "Garden of the Gods," ...