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There's more to a successful dog park outing than following a few basic rules. Experts warn people to train their dogs, assess their dog's personality and pay close attention to their dogs as they roam free in off-leash play areas.

For Barb Parisi, hiking and photographing birds at McKinley Woods helped heal the scar left by the suicide of her father, a Vietnam veteran who suffered mental and physical health issues for many years.

After a health scare two years ago, the Webers cherish their nature outings now more than ever before.

The infusion of funds will accelerate efforts to return forest preserve acreage to its natural state.

Kids of all ages can discover more about nature and the world around them by visiting willyswilderness.org.

Follow these rules to protect your dog and the preserves.

We have an urgent plea for everyone: Please properly dispose of fishing line.