As we enter the heart of summer, I thought it would be appropriate to send along this video from Talk of the Nation’s Science Friday: Seeing A Star In A New Light. This is a pretty cool video from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) that was launched in February.

It’s summer!  The weather is ripe for camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and other types of outdoor fun.  Take some time to enjoy the natural resources (and otherwise) this state has to offer! Here are some websites to help you play smart!

• Illinois Department of Natural Resources
• National Park Service–Illinois
• Illinois Campground Directory
• Illinois Mountain Biking
• Illinois Department of Transportation Bicycle Maps
• Illinois Waterparks
• Illinois Bureau of Tourism
• Festivals in Illinois
• Chicago Festival Guide 2010