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A road trip through Illinois is guaranteed to be full of surprises. Head to the south for breathtaking natural beauty as you cruise along the rocky sandstone bluffs and around the flowing rivers.

Although soft, white sand and turquoise waters may not come immediately to mind when you think of Illinois, this state has a surprising number of beaches where you can spend your summer afternoons.

The diverse landscapes of wetland marshes, oak savannahs, and flowing riverbeds attract hundreds of species of birds each year.

Illinois is an incredibly bike-friendly region, with an impressive network of trails going through cities, small-towns, and even the most untouched, rural parts of the state.

You do not have to travel far to enjoy a day out in nature in Illinois.

Illinois may be known as the Land of Lincoln, but take a step back, and you will discover that life in this area actually dates back over 1,000 years.

Outdoor adventure and history collide in the remarkable midwestern state of Illinois.

The Prairie State has more than just acres of farmlands and flat, grassy pastures (although there is no shortage of those either).

When it comes to swimming, the crown jewel of Illinois is understandably the great Lake Michigan.

There is no greater feeling than getting outside for a fresh breath of air.