We provide a comprehensive roundup of outdoor activities around Champaign-Urbana to fill your entire year.
Cool Off at the Homer Lake Natural Playscape
The Homer Lake Natural Playscape is a Champaign County gem, located a short drive beyond the Champaign-Urbana area.
Visiting Imagination Grove Near Bloomington-Normal
Imagination Grove at the Sugar Grove Nature Center is well worth the short drive from Champaign-Urbana — find out why we love this natural playscape.
Meet Me Halfway: Kankakee River State Park
A beautiful (and large!) state park located smack dab between Champaign-Urbana and the Chicago area makes a perfect outdoor meet-up spot for the warmer months when you’re making plans with friends and family.
Best Kept Secret: Buffalo Trace Prairie in Mahomet
Sure you can stick to the paved trails for a walk, but if you’re looking for adventure mere footsteps beyond the parking lot, head to Buffalo Trace in Mahomet for creek stomping and hiking to the max.