Since then, there's always been a contingent of thong-clad men, and other nudity has been rare on the south unit -- I found secluded spots for sunning and discrete skinny-dips right on the beach in the north unit but those have lost their cover as erosion changes the beachfront year by year.
It appears that ranger patrols have been reduced (I'm guessing budget limits, especially with what they've had to spend after the last few years' storm damage). I've started to see a bit more flagrant nudity on the south unit (a topless woman this last sunday, a guy changing into his thong in full view of the beach). Especially further down the beach, it seems an opportunity to start colonizing the place again.
Sundays seem to be my best day to get there -- anyone else want to join me? Walk a mile south of the nature center, you might find me (but without a signal, you won't find me nude -- I'll see you coming).
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- MXMXQ123Original PosterOct 24, 2016Twice in one week: The Monday trip wasn't as nice as I'd hoped: The sun didn't come out until around 2:!5, and the south beach was in this funny state of not quite deserted enough to be comfortable.
I got out there again on Sunday the 23rd, only a short time on the north unit. For a day that started in the 40s, it got up to the low 70s, quite pleasant except for the return of the biting flies.
It's doubtful we'll get any more days like that, this may be me signing off until spring.ReactReply - MXMXQ123Original PosterFeb 2, 2017
Tell me about it -- I'm desperate for a beach right now. I've got a trip planned for a couple months from now, but it's still not likely to be beach weather. I've been watching for cheap fares to Miami for a weekend getaway. Today's the first really sunny day we've had in weeks, so of course it's below freezing.
ReactReply - NU
Feb 16, 2017This Friday, sunny and in the 60s. Could be a nice day for the beach.
ReactReply - MXMXQ123Original PosterFeb 16, 2017[quote]This Friday, sunny and in the 60s. Could be a nice day for the beach.[/quote] Tempting, except for that whole "cooler by the lake" thing. My rule of thumb is a forecast of 73 or more at O'Hare for a shrinkage-free visit to IBSP (still won't go in the water, even a toe).ReactReply
- MXMXQ123Original PosterFeb 21, 2017
So how was it? I couldn't get up there over the weekend. I had Monday off but it wasn't sunny. Tomorrow is supposed to break 70 again, but I've got meetings I can't skip out on.
ReactReply - NUFeb 22, 2017
Defiantly going up there tomorrow (Wednesday). 70+ in February in Chicago? Gotta love global warming.
ReactReply - AL
Mar 24, 2017I used to love that place when I lived in Chicago. I guess it still gets some naked beachers, glad to hear it. May stop by on my next trip down there in May. Let us know how Friday goes. Al
ReactReply - MXMXQ123Original PosterApr 12, 2017
81 degrees predicted for Saturday (inland, your mileage may vary), there's no way I'm skipping a day on the beach. I'll have to make the most of a short trip, as Easter prep is still needed, but I'll definitely be enjoying the sun and sand.
ReactReply - NUApr 13, 2017
I'm doing the same thing on Saturday. Can't pass up a nice warm day this early in the season.
ReactReply - MXMXQ123Original PosterApr 16, 2017
The beach was pretty empty, but for this early in the season there was a lot of ranger presence. The first time I saw him he stopped me to remind me not to go past the dead river (I wasn't, but I was walking in that direction). I said that rangers have been inconsistent, that in past years they've said it's fine to stay on the beach; this guy was insistent that nobody goes there without a permit. He circled back an hour later, and it looked like he cited someone for alcohol (can't be certain).
I was on the north unit for a while, and saw a ranger there too -- I haven't seen a ranger on the beach on the north unit's nature area in 20 years.
It's time to be a lot more cautious at IBSP.
ReactReply - PR
Jun 2, 2017Going to be on the beach about 1130 am on Friday. Come say hi to me. I'll be in a black speedo, blue thong or nude of course.
ReactReply - MA
Jun 27, 2017Hello southern friends, It's been three summers now that our Wisconsin DNR shut down Mazo beach. Is nudity allowed at IBSP? I might start driving south. I like the public nude beach model. True democracy in action.
ReactReply - MXMXQ123Original PosterJun 28, 2017
It is not legal. Rangers do patrol, and will issue tickets (not arrest). Sun with caution.
ReactReply - NUJul 17, 2017
Today should be a great day for the beach. No flies, lots of sun and light breeze off the lake.
ReactReply - NUJul 31, 2017
Last week was perfect for the beach. Lots of open nudity and no rangers. Going to check it out today!
ReactReply - NUAug 11, 2017
it may be cloudy, but still a nice day for a naked hike down the beach.
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