Islands on MSN

Illinois' historic state park an hour outside Chicago has a scenic canal trail, camping, and canoeing

An easy drive from Chicago, this state park offers a glimpse into the past with a well-preserved canal, plus access to ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel on MSN

The Donner Party’s ‘point of no return’ | Ross Eric Gibson, local history

"On Oct. 5, 1846, John Snyder was angry that James Reed's slow-moving heavy wagon was keeping the Donner Party from making ...