The Great Lakes offers plenty of space for water sports. There are rivers and creeks that are great if you want to kayak Chicago.

After years of seeing toothy T. rexes in popular media, a group of American paleontologists has finally stepped forward to set the record straight. In a study recently published in Science, the researchers compared Tyrannosaurus rex fossils with modern lizard anatomy and found they probably had lips. The study involved tons of painstaking measurements. The [...]

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. When you only have a weekend to get away from home, it’s critical to avoid wasting [...]

Chicago might be famous for its iconic skyline and bold architecture, but there’s tons of nature to explore just outside the Windy City, too. Sandwiched between the Great Lakes’ beaches, Midwestern prairies and glacier-carved canyons, there’s plenty to explore. Put these national and state parks on your list the next time you’re in Chicago. Starved [...]

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. That’s why we’ve gone and researched 25 awesome campgrounds within two hours of Chicago. When you only [...]

The daily grind of life can be taxing on your mind, body and soul. We know how crucial it is not to waste time doing unnecessary research when you only have one free weekend in who knows how long. That’s why we’ve gone and researched 25 awesome campgrounds within two hours of Chicago. When you only [...]