Facebook Youtube Twitter Flickr GoSeeChicago Lake County, Illinois Lake County, Illinois J Rudny, LLC
Lake County, Illinois - Kids' Blogosphere
 
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Zion Beach by: Gerry A. from the Hawthorn Elementary North School
You should go visit the Zion Beach because it's a great place to take your dog and family in the summer. It has a beach of course, picnic area and bike paths.

First of all, there's a beach area where you can swim, sail and you can fish. When you swim you feel free and you want to swim farther. The fishing part is stupendous because there's lots of fish you can catch and eat. When you're sailing you can feel a spectacular breeze. The boat can go slow, medium and fast.

Second of all, the picnic is fun, the food is awesome because there's food you can buy like watermelons, hamburgers and hotdogs. You can even camp there, but not on the beach. The picnic tables rock because you can grill next to it and it doesn't matter.

Third of all, you can take you bike because there are bike paths. I sometimes ask my dad if we can take our bikes there. There are some trails to different places. There is hiking so you can find a camping place.

On a hot summer day you should try going to the beach. It's a great place for swimming and building a sandcastle. You can spend the whole day there if you bring a picnic. They even have bike paths to ride your bike on. It's a great way to spend time in Lake County.

Thursday, June 23, 2011
Hurricane Harbor by: Rachel and Brooke from Hawthorn Elementary School
Have you ever been to the Hurricane Harbor in Six Flags Great America? They have race slides, a giant wave pool, a cool lazy river, playground for the younger kids and a fine dining area for hungry riders. When you start to ride you just can't get enough!

When you go on the race slides you first climb up a Bunch of steps. After that, you get a sliding mat. Then, you stand up griping a couple of bars to go down the slides. Next - WHOOSH you jump on your belly and cruise down. Whoever gets to the end first is the winner. (If you have trouble the lifeguard will help).

The prodigious wave pool is in the center of Hurricane Harbor. Feel the waves crash into you. You scream the loudest scream you ever yelled. Sometimes, (like in the movies), you see the waves curl and make a tube shape. While you sail down you smell the chlorine and only hear the huge waves. Most of the time you hear noisy hollers.

The lazy river has a long line but is SO worth it! There is even a tornado slide that empties into the lazy river. While you swirl and whirl you also bob up and down! It is so playful that little kids are whining to do it too!

Also, there is a playground and it is called "Skull Island". It has an assortment of walkways to climb and explore, slides to whoosh down from top to bottom, a bucket that drenches people in soaking, cold water and noisy kids to go with it! There also is plastic animals and a plastic island. When you enter that wonderful world you will want to join the kids.

Lastly, there is the jumbo buffet. There is grilled hotdogs, hamburgers and even smoked fish! To go with it there are fizzy drinks to slurp down (like Sprite and Diet Coke). While you gulp down that mouth-watering food you can't wait to go on the rides!!

Well that's all you need to know. Hurricane Harbor is an amazing sight!! There is more to do than rides. You can see all the happy faces at Hurricane Harbor. From the amazing rides to the astonishing food you will be happy and satisfied to the end!

Thursday, June 16, 2011
KeyLime Cove by: Jasmine K. & Kayla S. at the Hawthorn Elementary North School
Have you ever heard of a water park and a resort at the same time? I think this is the best place to be in Lake County.

First of all, KeyLime Cove is the largest indoor water park in Illinois. There are swirly slides and lazy rivers! All ages can come! It also has it's own restaurant, hotel and last of all Shops!

In conclusion, the water and fun is waiting for you to come and play at KeyLime Cove in Gurnee, IL.

Friday, June 10, 2011
Gem Jam By Katherine H. and Autumn M. Hawthorn Elementary School Students
Beep, beep! Move out of the way, I've got to get to Gem Jam! Gem Jam is a cool place where girls could buy things like jewelry and accessories. There are even cute little animals that can hook onto your backpack.
For example, they sell tie dye backpacks and t-shirts too. They also sell magnets, purses, and tons of jewelry! All of the walls have necklaces and bracelets draped on them. They have earrings, too. It's girl heaven.
Gem Jam is now a part of our very own Lake County! It is located in Vernon Hills, IL on Townline Rd in Vernon Plaza. So if you need jewelry, accessories or even little animals come on down to Gem Jam. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 2, 2011
Independence Grove by Ryan K and Stone T, Hawthorn Elementary School Students
Have you ever been to Independence Grove? It's right here in Libertyville! It's a great place! Do you want to know why? There are many things you can do there! You can go boating, swimming, biking, jogging, and there is a large playground.

First of all, you should go to the playground because you can go rock climbing, go through mazes, climb squiggly monkey bars, play in sand pits, and you can slide down slides! There is a lake where you can go boating and swimming! There is also canoes and paddle boats. There is also a jogging/bike path! The path is long, so it's a good way to keep your heart pumping. There are refreshment stands to keep you from starving.

That's why you should go to Independence Grove. You can do many things in Lake County's Independence Grove!

   
Copyright 2009 Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau