Beach Park

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A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.
A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.
A banded piping plover on the beach at a location that once held many breeding pairs of piping plover's. I later discovered this plover was 7 weeks old and the first one born in 2017 to the Great Lakes Piping Plover population. It was born on June 4th in Manistee Michigan. What an amazing little bird.
A close up of the piping plover which came to within 5 feet of me. These endangered little birds are doing better but they still have a long way to go before they are out of trouble.
A full frame shot of a pair of nesting piping plovers that is ultra rare. These birds started nesting again 4 years ago in Illinois after a long hiatus. They picked the same place they historically nested at the turn of the century. This pair picked a location that has never been used before so I had the rare chance to photograph them while nesting. I am not sure where they were banded but I will find out.

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Hyatt Regency Deerfield

Hyatt Regency Deerfield

4 out of 5
1750 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield IL
The price is S$153 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$153
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Deerfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
nice large room with updated decor, gorgeous bath with super White, clean, fresh towels and linens on the bed!

Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026

Hyatt Regency Deerfield
Days Inn by Wyndham Sturtevant / Racine / Mount Pleasant

Days Inn by Wyndham Sturtevant / Racine / Mount Pleasant

2 out of 5
13340 Hospitality Ct Mount Pleasant WI
The price is S$76 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$76
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
Clean room. Easy access to highway.

Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Sturtevant / Racine / Mount Pleasant
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3 out of 5
1700 Nations Dr Gurnee IL
The price is S$172 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
S$172
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Gurnee. Enjoy 6 indoor pools, 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
We had a lovely time, Can't wait to go back, also the room was exactly like the picture

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
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Popular places to visit

Cirrus clouds and a cottonwood tree at North Dunes Nature Preserve at Illinois Beach State Park at Lake Michigan

North Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit North Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

North Dunes Nature Preserve
Panoranic view of the Negev desert hills near the Gaza Strip bondary at sunset

Canaan Park

Explore the great outdoors at Canaan Park, a lovely green space in Beach Park.

Canaan Park

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center

If Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Zion.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center

Sharon Park

After visiting Sharon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Sharon Park

Platen Press Printing Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Platen Press Printing Museum in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Platen Press Printing Museum

Zion City Hall

After visiting Zion City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zion. Wander the beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Zion City Hall