London banker John Abel Smith bought the land in 1840 after being part of the Rampside Hall Estate, owned by the Reverend John Hutchinson, for many years. He had ambitious aims to run a ferry service ...

Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area isn’t just a park. It’s a reminder of the raw beauty of our natural world, a testament ...

Lovers of winter, unite! Illinois is home to 1500 square miles of pristine Lake Michigan in all its frozen glory.

Philadelphia Eagles fans braved temperatures in the 20s to watch their team play the New York Giants on Jan. 5, 2025. AP ...