Date:  Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time:  8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Activity Level:  Moderate, Walk 3-4 miles (mix of sand, crushed-gravel, dirt, and paved terrain)

Trip Leaders:  Charlotte Pavelka & Doug Reitz  (847) 347-8416

Location:   Illinois Beach State Park North Unit

                   Zion, IL 60099

Registration required: IBSP-North Registration Link

We will meet in the IBSP North - Sand Pond Parking Lot, pinned in Google Maps below.

Google Maps: IBSP North - Sand Pond Parking Lot  (meeting location)

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 3-4 miles on an assortment of terrain. Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and a hat are good items to bring along, in case. There is an outhouse located right next to the parking lot where we'll meet for the walk.

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.