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Forest Preserve of Cook County Activities
By Mary Susebach The Forest Preserves of Cook County, with nearly 70,000 acres, is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve districts in the United States. It receives an estimated 62 million visits each year, providing an escape into…
Read MoreKankakee River National Water Trail
By Mary Susebach The Kankakee River National Water Trail provides 133 miles of paddling on a historic river flowing through several county parks. Formerly known as the Everglades of the North—before the river was dredged and straightened in the early…
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How Illinois Water Access Law Measures Up to Other States
In discussing HB 4708, the IPC is frequently asked how we measure up to other states. The short answer for paddlers: poorly. Which is why IPC supports the passage of HB 4708 and are asking YOU to help us pass…
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