Snakes

Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz gives us a riveting story about a unique encounter that he had in a southern Illinois swamp, with a Timber Rattlesnake.Dr.…

Every year at this time, the United States Forest Service closes Snake Road in Union county to vehicle traffic. This is for the safety so that the many…

The unusually mild weather that we experienced in late October and early November was great for people who enjoy spending time outdoors. This mild weather…

In Union County each year, the United States Forest Service temporarily closes the popular gravel road known as Snake Road, to vehicular traffic until May…

In 1991, the LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area was officially designated as a research site, the nation's 250th such area. Join IDNR…