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Yes there are sand dunes in Illinois along Lake Michigan in several places.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in Northwestern Lower Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. The closest city is Traverse City, 25 miles to the east. See link below.
There are only two sand dunes in Michigan. The two sand dunes are Sleeping Bear Dunes and Sliver lake sand dunes.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Sleeping Bear Dunes
I am looking for the age of Lake Michigan for a presentation. How old is Lake Michigan
It is a Great Lake, along the western shore of Michigan.
Illinois State Beach in Zion, IL on the west side of Lake Michigan has dunes (defined as "a hill or ridge of wind-blown sand").
it used to be a canyon
Yes, they are located in Lake Michigan and can be seen washed up on the beach.
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Actually it is called Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. It is near Traverse City.
I'm no expert, but I am assuming it has something to do with the direction the glaciers were moving.