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A lakeside polar plunge to welcome Illinois spring
Take the plunge at Pounds Hollow Lake with family-friendly cheering, prizes, and optional hikes—then warm up with hot drinks in the Shawnee Hills.
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Trade cabin fever for crisp air and big laughs at Pounds Hollow Lake, tucked into the sandstone hills of the Shawnee National Forest. Families can spectate from shore or join the plunge, with check-in in early afternoon and the icy dip following soon after—an energizing way to say goodbye to winter.
Make a day of it: stroll the Rim Rock area, pack dry layers, and linger for photos on the bluffs above the water. Proceeds support local stewardship, so every shiver comes with a feel-good purpose.
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