Spring is in full force, and now is the time to see life burst out before our eyes. Take some time to see the changes happening around...

It’s finally spring outside, and you can start to see the signs all around you. Go for a stroll and look for trees beginning to bud,...

Long ago, in 1927, residents living in the area voted to create the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Three years later, the young...

Oh no, winter is almost over! Take advantage of the freezing temperatures while they last. Head outside and play a game of bowling. You...

The best winter days are the ones right after a good snowstorm, when the white, powdery snow is stacked high on the frozen ground and...

Winter may mean less hours of daylight, but that isn’t all bad. It gives us more time to enjoy the night sky. And there are so many...

November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, so we here at Willy’s Wilderness say go take a hike. November is the perfect time of year to...

Getting outside in October is easy to do, with all the pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall color hikes and more. Here is one activity you...

Get outside this September and celebrate National Public Lands Day! National Public Lands Day began in 1994 and has grown to become the...

Wonderful, warm, windy summer days are the best for flying a kite. All you need is a basic kite, a bit of a breeze and some time. Armed...

Summer is full of sunny days begging you to go outside! From hiking to beach days, you probably have plenty of activities you want to...

June is Great Outdoors Month. This event started as a weeklong celebration in 1998, and it has expanded to a monthlong celebration of all...

Have you ever climbed a tree? It turns out quite a few kids — like 25 percent! — have never scaled a trunk, not even once, according to a...

Spring in the Midwest can really be all over the place, from warm days to rainy days and back to snowy days! It’s great to get outdoors...

Spring is here! The days are getting longer, and plants and animals are emerging for the new season. Head outside to look for the many...

Whooo's out there in the cold winter weather? Owls! They are majestic, beautiful and interesting. When we hear them call out across the...

Earth art has many names, including Earthworks, land art and environmental art. It is a practice of creating art using natural materials...

Don’t let the cold weather scare you; embrace it instead! As long as you are properly prepared, winter picnicking is a rewarding and fun...

Fall is all about smells. Just breathe in the crisp air, enjoy the smell of leaves and the best scent of all — smoke in the air. November...

October is the sweet spot of autumn. You probably already have a list of outdoor activities to check off your list: pumpkin patches, corn...