Your next outdoor vacation....

For many in Central Illinois, this means a drive or flight to some of the best known destinations across the country. But that can cost a lot of money and add pollution to popular places. But de-stressing without dis-tressing those places can be simple.

"If you look right under your nose a lot of times you can find nature hikes, natural trails, wildlife viewing scenery areas. You can also find caverns and lakes- all kinds of things that are probably right in the area you live in."

It's not just where you go, but what you take with you. Green gear made from recycled materials can also help.