Not-So-Unsolved Mystery: Why Monarch Populations Are Plummeting
Though it’s the state insect of Illinois, the beloved North American monarch butterfly is losing breeding ground in the Midwest.
Visitor’s Guide to Galena, Illinois
Once a wealthy lead mining town in the 1800s, Galena, Illinois is beloved by history buffs, nature fans and romantic retreat seekers. When the mines petered out, Galena fell into a sleepy decline—its saving grace. Today, history-rich Galena is thriving, known as “the town time forgot.” Historic hotels and B&Bs abound here. For centrally located […]
