Winter at the Beach

 

Paid a visit to Illinois Beach State Park today - Feb. 8, 2003 - to check out the ice conditions. Although it was only 24 degrees (wind chill about 15) it sure was nice to hear the waves lapping at the shore.

Picnic, anyone?

Looking south towards Chicago

Lonely bench

Brrr!! This sure isn't Texas!!

Ice formation caused by waves

More ice

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