Skokie Lagoons Wildlife Refuge

Where is it?
The Skokie Lagoons is a premier destination for kayaking for those who live in Chicago.  It is a 30 minute drive from downtown, and is part of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.  This site, physically resides in Glencoe and Winnetka, Illinois.  The bordering street to the south is Willow Road, and on the North, it reaches the southern shores of the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

Detailed Directions
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History of the Lagoons
The Lagoons were developed by the Civilian Conservation Corp, back in the 1930's.  With the land resisting development, by remaining to soggy to build on, the Conservation Corps spent years developing the waterways and islands we now all enjoy.