While there are a handful of picturesque trails scattered throughout Illinois, only one is revered as the best place to hike.

Most of all, the waterproofing is a 10/10: I tromped through a pile of snow on one early spring testing walk and, where my husband's feet were soaked in normal sneakers, mine remained bone dry.

The hike at the Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center is the easiest hike in this year’s Western New York Hiking ...