RE: Illinois Beach State ParkSo how was it? I couldn't get up there over the weekend. I had Monday off but it wasn't sunny. Tomorrow is supposed to break 70 again, but I've got meetings I can't skip out on.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkDefiantly going up there tomorrow (Wednesday). 70+ in February in Chicago? Gotta love global warming.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkFriday, 72 in March? Yep, Ill be there.....
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkI used to love that place when I lived in Chicago. I guess it still gets some naked beachers, glad to hear it. May stop by on my next trip down there in May. Let us know how Friday goes. Al
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkCan't get there today but wishing I could. Have fun!
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RE: Illinois Beach State Park81 degrees predicted for Saturday (inland, your mileage may vary), there's no way I'm skipping a day on the beach. I'll have to make the most of a short trip, as Easter prep is still needed, but I'll definitely be enjoying the sun and sand.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkI'm doing the same thing on Saturday. Can't pass up a nice warm day this early in the season.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkThe beach was pretty empty, but for this early in the season there was a lot of ranger presence. The first time I saw him he stopped me to remind me not to go past the dead river (I wasn't, but I was walking in that direction). I said that rangers have been inconsistent, that in past years they've said it's fine to stay on the beach; this guy was insistent that nobody goes there without a permit. He circled back an hour later, and it looked like he cited someone for alcohol (can't be certain).
I was on the north unit for a while, and saw a ranger there too -- I haven't seen a ranger on the beach on the north unit's nature area in 20 years.
It's time to be a lot more cautious at IBSP.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkWednesday and Thursday should be great days up at the beach.
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RE: Illinois Beach State ParkToday and tomorrow should be outstanding. I'll be there!
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