Turkey Run State Park is just a short drive from Champaign-Urbana and full of ways to float, hike and soak up the sun through a relaxing outdoors-y day.
Exploring Matthiessen State Park with Kids
An absolute dream for those who love the outdoors, take your family to see waterfalls up close and venture on a challenging hike that you all will remember forever at Matthiessen State Park.
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Busey Woods in Urbana
When you’re looking to venture out on a nature hike with your children without venturing out of town, you don’t want to overlook Busey Woods, which is Champaign-Urbana’s most accessible naturally-wooded outdoor space.
Exploring River Bend Forest Preserve in Mahomet with Kids
If you’re looking for a place to get away for the day, check out River Bend Forest Preserve in Mahomet, featuring Champaign County’s largest lake and an ideal spot for stand-up paddle boards and kayaks.
Exploring Moraine View State Recreation Area with Kids
Located less than an hour away from Champaign-Urbana, Moraine View State Recreation Area provides a delightful outdoorsy destination for your family featuring on-site kayak rentals and a lakeside restaurant.