Kids love sand and Illinois Beach State Park has plenty of it.
Illinois' only active sand dunes lie along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Zion. The dunes and surrounding beach are guaranteed to provide hours of fun for children of all ages. There are also six miles of trail along the beach and inland, ideal for hiking, biking and fishing. You can make a weekend out of it by camping at one of the park's 244 sites. Guided tours along the park's nature trail are available upon request and nature programs are offered on weekends throughout the summer.