About once a year, I make the long trek from Michigan to one of our Southern states to attend one of my favorite travel creator conferences. That means I get the joy of driving through Southernmost ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky attractions. Illinois is home to a variety of roadside attractions that are sure to ...

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Sculptures peak through the leaves in the secret garden ...