When you think about getting outside and enjoying nature in Illinois, what comes to mind? Experts say that if you're really looking for the best state park to visit in the Land of Lincoln, you need to go to a beach. Really.
I'm afraid of heights and am not a very good swimmer, so this might just be my worst nightmare come true. It's Missouri's largest underground lake that plunges down 100 feet into the earth and is 400 feet long.
How much confidence do you have that the place you've decided to stay at in Illinois does not have bed bugs? There is an easy way to check and you deserve to know there are many in the Land of Lincoln which have very recent reports.
If you had to list the best things about the state of Wisconsin, I would argue that one characteristic should be among the first things mentioned and that's the fact that the there are a great variety of quality small cities. A new national ranking agrees as 3 have made the top 10 most livable small cities in America.
I grew up in the Missouri generation that lived dangerously. We drank directly out of water hoses because we were daredevils. Yes, a little sarcasm here, but it's a real concern with the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend about the latest status of lakes and beaches in Missouri. The state has the latest bacteria test results available.
I love the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. They've always made home feel like home. For many that aren't fortunate to live near them, scenic cruises provide an opportunity to experience them and one with many Missouri stops was just named one of the prettiest in America.
The internet loves declaring the best and worst of places and I prefer to focus on that first one. There is now a lake in Illinois that's been named the best in the state for a very specific type of tourist. Let's explore.
The truth is there are a half dozen Wisconsin places that could have made this camping spot list, but one has risen above the rest (quite literally). It's a Wisconsin park that is full of waterfalls that was just named one of America's top 10 camping spots.
I didn't realize that Wisconsin had such a laid back place because I was probably too busy "chilling". My kids tell me to stop using that word, by the way, since they say it's not common anymore. My point is that a new ranking says the 2nd most laid back place in America is in Wisconsin. Who knew?