nature

You'll want to grab your hiking buddy or significant other and bundle up for a cool hiking experience!

Duh! And Wisconsin isn't too far behind, either.

You have GOT to see these stunning photos of the sky from Illinois' view.

The western prickly pear can grow to be close to a foot tall, and its defining features are broad and flat growths, that bloom yellow flowers from late June to early July.

What are secret or hidden places that you think others need to know about?

They don't happen very often but a rare 'snow roller' was just spotted along a highway here in southeast Minnesota.

According to folklore, the coloring of this cute little bug can help predict winter weather forecasts.

There's nothing else quite like this Minnesota forest.

Looking for a getaway? Not like a hotel stay in a big city, a REAL getaway. This Wisconsin Airbnb is immersed in nature and has huge windows for you to enjoy all the nature you're surrounded by. It's the "Off-Grid Inn" in Fall Creek, Wisconsin...

You know when you see a melting snowbank in the spring, and it's dotted with dirt and debris? Some of those tiny black specs are actually snow fleas.