Erik Hogstrom

Historical sources indicate that Abraham Lincoln helped bury soldiers killed in the Blackhawk War at the site of the park. A statue at the park honors Lincoln.

Blackhawk Battlefield Park contains the graves of several members of the Illinois Militia who were killed during the Blackhawk War of 1832.

Winston Tunnel State Historic Area is located at 2641 W. Blackjack Road in rural Galena, Ill.

Oliver Reistroffer is the site supervisor at Wyalusing State Park near Bagley, Wis.

Once the most-prevalent bird species in North America, the passenger pigeon was driven to extinction. The last known passenger pigeon died in captivity in 1914.

Calamine, Wis., offers access to the Pecatonica River and the Pecatonica State Trail.

DYERSVILLE, Iowa – Visitors to the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville can enjoy a unique experience four Saturdays each summer.

An overlook along the Great River Road in Balltown, Iowa, provides a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

Severe thunderstorms, some spawning tornadoes, swept through the tri-state area during a two-day period 60 years ago this month.

DARLINGTON, Wis. – A newly added ingredient made this year's Lafayette County Fair a much better treat for attendees than last year's event.