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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…
Read MoreExplore the wonders of the lake. Ages 18 and up. Registration Required:Call Crabtree Nature Center at 847-381-6592
Read MoreExplore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. Registration Required:Call North/Northwest Zone at 773-758-8899
Read MoreRe-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the Chicago River. Register at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.
Read MoreJoin in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 and up.
Read MoreEnjoy an afternoon out paddling. Registration Required:Email Jessica Becker at jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-415-2970
Read MoreCelebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up. Registration Required:Call North/Northwest Zone at 773-758-8899
Read MoreExperience the African American Heritage Water Trail. Near Riverdale. Registration Required:Call South Zone at 312-415-2970
Read MoreLearn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest Zone at 312-533-5751
Read MoreEnjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest Zone at 312-533-5751
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