Exploration | The Scene

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this summer? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot.

Harbor Inn vacation rentals at Heritage Harbor, located near Ottawa on the Illinois River, give guests a relaxing getaway.

You don't have to fight city traffic to enjoy a day at the beach in northern Illinois.

Get ready for concerts, festivals and more fun events happening in Bureau County in July and August.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

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A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.

The Lumberyard is a recreation and shopping destination, and home to Refuge Coffee and The Rusty Rooster, an eclectic home decor store.