The Illinois River stands to be even more of a major recreation destination as Northwest Arkansas inches toward 1 million residents expected by 2050. That's one point driven home during a float trip ...

Hundreds gathered Sunday morning under cloudy late spring skies to take part in the 68-year tradition of paddling the Des Plaines River. The Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon is the largest ...

An easy drive from Chicago, this state park offers a glimpse into the past with a well-preserved canal, plus access to camping, canoeing, and hiking.

This was the 5th year of the polar plunge at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park on the Illinois River. The Seahawks beat the Rams ...