ILLINOIS: PRAIRIE STATE
BY
CLAY LARROY
If
you're looking to get away from it all with a trip away from home, don't forget
to
travel smart. Regardless of whether you are
traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a week-long
destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips and ideas
on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will
thank yourself for it when you get back home. When you want to plan a vacation contact
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Overview of Illinois
The vast
mid-Western American state of Illinois offers both the giant, bustling city of
Chicago, and the experience of small-town America. Illinois is one of America's
major breadbaskets, with most of the state being covered in rich farmlands,
dotted with agricultural communities and half a million acres of state parks
mixed in. Tucked away in the rolling hills are some Amish communities carrying
on their traditional way of life without modern conveniences.
The
metropolis of Chicago, on the shore of Lake Michigan in the north of Illinois,
is the focus for most visitors, with its amazing collection of museums and high-class
shopping areas. Travelers who venture downstate can find plenty of other
diversions, particularly those interested in history or outdoor activities.
The state
capital, Springfield, 200 miles (322km) south of Chicago, is a city with a
small-town atmosphere, renowned for once being the home of Abraham Lincoln, the
16th US President, who practiced law here and was laid to rest in the local Oak
Ridge Cemetery after his assassination.
Visitors
seeking life in the open air are drawn to the expanse of natural beauty in
south Illinois where the Shawnee National Forest offers hiking, biking,
camping, and fishing opportunities in serene woodlands.
Climate for Illinois
Most of
Illinois has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold
winters. The southernmost part of the state borders on a humid subtropical
climate, with milder winters. The weather in Illinois can be fairly extreme: in
summer (June to August) temperatures rise to between 80°F (27°C) and 90°F
(32°C) and there is high humidity; while in winter (January to March) it can be
wet and cold, with temperatures as low as 12°F (-11°C) and icy winds whipping
off Lake Michigan. Snow is likely in winter. May and September are the most
pleasant months, with reliably warm, sunny days.
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