Health officials warn that ticks can carry serious diseases. Here are some ways to avoid them and recognize symptoms.
This week's "Explore with Lenore" looks at using a phone app to identify wildflowers and other living things.
For a look at how the Prairie State once looked and got its nickname, explore The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands, about 100 miles north of Bloomington-Normal.
Expect stepped up patrols if you're boating this weekend: “If there’s good weather Memorial Day weekend, that’s always our busiest time on all our bodies of water,” said Conservation Police Capt. John Williamson.
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Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish in each age division.
“Illinois’ CPOs play a unique role for state’s residents, wildlife and public lands."
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Ticks carry Lyme and other debilitating and sometimes fatal illnesses such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis.
Crappie anglers from across the country will compete for a $10,000 payout.
Decatur was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville to provide education, and recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville.
The Coles County Extension Service Master Naturalist program's "Field Day of Learning" on Saturday covered butterflies, turtles and spring wildflowers.
Terry Smith with the Master Naturalist program talks about the "Field Day of Learning" event the program conducted on Saturday to teach people about nature and try to recruit more people to the program.
Laid off from her job as a dialysis tech during the pandemic, Mexicali resident Beatriz Ojeda felt like she could not take another day alone in her home.
Emily Ford says yes to things.
Wisconsin's image took a hit recently when 216 wolves were killed during a three-day Badger State hunt — a toll that was 82% over the hunt's quota.
As the weather across the country warms up, outdoor activities will become more attractive to people looking to find ways to get moving.
Fat bikes can be ridden any time of year, but they are more work to ride than other types of bikes. That’s due, in part, to the extremely low pressure in the tires.
Fishing was one of the few sports where participation seemed to pick up when everything else went on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Camping, like so many activities outdoors during the stress of the pandemic, has new followers. Don't let winter cool the enthusiasm.
Snowshoeing can be a relaxing romp in the woods or a serious workout. You may have to widen your stride to avoid stepping on your own snowshoes, and a pair of trekking poles can help your balance, especially on hilly terrain. But mostly it's just like walking.
Snowshoeing can be a relaxing romp in the woods or a serious workout. You may have to widen your stride to avoid stepping on your own snowshoes, and a pair of trekking poles can help your balance, especially on hilly terrain. But mostly it's just like walking.
Mountain biker Danny MacAskill is used to traveling the world to find new sources of adrenaline rushes.
With air travel down, many Americans are hitting the roads during COVID-19. Assuming local regulations allow for it, exploring the outdoors can be a good way to vacation safely during this turbulent time.