If a change of scenery from your local pool is what you seek, consider heading to a suburban beach this summer. It s closer and cheaper than traveling to a faraway beach destination. Plus, many beaches offer a plethora of activities beyond just swimming.
Beach Bash goes on in Mundelein after delay, and the water and sand were great Yoga on the beach kicked off the Beach Bash at Diamond Lake in Mundelein on Saturday. People were bending over backward and having a good time before the watermelon eating contest and paddle boat races. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer Lilly Kurgan, 7, of Mundelein and her mom, Mariko, try their hand at building sand castles Saturday during the Beach Bash at Diamond Lake in Mundelein. The event also featured a watermelon eating contest, yoga on the beach and paddle boat races. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Updated 7/24/2021 7:23 PM