Forest cooking strips everything down to the essentials. Steak, pasta, and fire work together to create something satisfying.

Cook County Forest Preserve District General Superintendent Arnold Randall has announced plans to step down next month, ending a distinct and productive 13-year tenure. He will become the next ...

Fall foliage is set to peak in October this year, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County can now help visitors find the closest fall color hot spot via a new interactive web map feature, according to ...

Experience the art of outdoor cooking as a Serbian chef prepares handmade pizzas in the forest using fresh dough, wild ...

Whether you have an eye for casually capturing images or you're a professional photographer, the Forest Preserves of Cook County wants to see your nature photographs showcasing the beauty of the ...

Chicagoland parents who are looking to add a little adventure to family life need look no further than the Forest Preserves of Cook County — where plenty of close-to-home wildlife and nature ...

Illinois winters may be brutal, but one thing we can usually count on is a spectacular fall. Some of us wait all year for the lower temps, colorful leaves and fresh feeling in the air. It's great to ...