Best Nature & Outdoors in Illinois
3 nature & outdoors in Illinois
Nature reserves, caves, springs and outdoor adventures.
Reviewed by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
Nature Outdoor
Blackberry Farm
Aurora, Illinois
Step back to the 1800s at this Aurora park-district farm, where themed events run from Laura Ingalls Wilder days to fairytale weddings.
Nature Outdoor
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Herod, Illinois
Hike past towering sandstone formations to the Observation Trail's sweeping Shawnee Forest views.
Nature Outdoor
Richardson Adventure Farm
Spring Grove, Illinois
A 28-acre corn maze, a million tulips, sunflowers, and cut-your-own Christmas trees, season by season.