Getaway

Last month, over the Valentine Day's weekend, Sandra and I traveled to Illinois Beach, a state park located on Lake Michigan near the Wisconsin border. There is a hotel and conference center in the park and we stayed for a one night holiday package.

The weather was still winter, but the mood was nice with rose petals, sparkling wine, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Plus a view of the lake...



Sandra Looks Out at the Lake

We arrived in the late afternoon, so after only spending a few minutes inside, we headed out to the beach front before the light faded.



Looking North and Lakeward

The park hugs a strip of land south of the state border. Being right on the water offers some dramatic views. Though this February, it was still cold!



A Wave Comes Rolling...


and Crashing

Forty miles or so north of downtown, I had to take a look to the south.



Somewhere Out There

You could easilty miss it. In fact, Sandra didn't quite notice it, but through the haze, I spotted it across the water.



Chicago's Skyline

We watched the sun fall beneath the treeline to the west, but before the sunset, I snapped a few more photos of the snowy beach front.



Focus Near


Focus Far

The next day offered its treasures.