For a taste of beautiful Southern Illinois, head to this laid-back hippie village that is full of artsy charm and is within ...

Here’s what to know about the Land of Lincoln’s “most popular hiking trail,” which can be found in southern Illinois. Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat The most popular hike in ...

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Maggie Dougherty Medill Illinois News Bureau WOLF LAKE, Ill.

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," ...