Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Activity Level: Moderate, Walk ~4 miles (mix of sand, crushed-gravel, dirt, and paved terrain)
Trip Leader: Nat Carmichael (224) 578-1576
Location: Illinois Beach State Park South Unit
Wadsworth Rd (Entrance to park)
Beach Park, IL 60099
We will meet in the IBSP Nature Center parking lot, pinned in Google Maps below.
Google Maps: IBSP South Unit - Nature Center Parking Lot
Bring binoculars (if available). We will have a few loaner pairs if you need to borrow one for the walk.
Please dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for walking ~4 miles on an assortment of terrain. Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and a hat are all good items to bring along.
Feel free to leave the walk at any time. We may extend the overall duration of the walk beyond the listed time for anyone who would like to continue a bit longer.
In case of inclement weather, the trip leader will notify all participants via email.