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Skokie
Lagoons, Glencoe, IL
This is a great time to get out and see the wildlife at this
refuge just outside of Chicago. A relaxing pace, as we
stop to watch some of the locals out and about.
Wildlife includes many types of Heron, White Egret, Deer,
Turtles, and maybe a few surprises!
Bring a bagged lunch, fixed the way you like it for our break.
Cost: $40
Directions
(off of Tower Rd and I-94, Glencoe)
What to bring: Sun
hat, sun glasses, sun block, water, snack, camera
Dates: See below - click on $
amount to sign up online Great for Kids!
Busse Woods/Salt Creek- Mid
Week Paddle
Located in Elk Grove
Village, Busse Woods boasts a large lake where Great Blue
Heron, Egrets and Cormorants abound.
We
will also paddle up Salt Creek, condtions allowing.
Cost: $40
Approx. distance covered: 5 miles
What to bring: Sun hat, sun glasses, sun block,
water, snack, camera
Dates: See below - click on $
amount to sign up online
Great for kids too! |
Enjoy
the day on the mighty Mississippi. We will explore the
beautiful back waters, teaming with life, and then main channels,
maybe even see a paddle boat go by!
Register
Thousands of Water Lilies - Miss. River
Cost: $100
Dates: Saturday, June 28th ,or Sunday August 3rd, 2008
Time: Meet at 10:30am at the Launch site, located
across from the Northern Entrance to the Mississippi Palisades
State Park. This park is directly west
of Chicago, on the IL/IA border. Approx a 3 hour drive from Chicago.
Please allow extra time for traffic on Friday's!
What to bring: Bagged lunch, hat for sun, sun block,
shoes that will stay securely on your feet, rain jacket (just in
case)
Directions
Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egrets, Beaver and more!
Great trip for nature lovers, birders, or anyone who wants a day of
quiet relaxation on the water.
This park is directly west of Chicago, on the IL/IA border. Approx a
3 hour drive from Chicago. Please allow extra time for traffic
on Friday's! |
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Please use this schedule to select your tour, and sign up
online. The online sign up allows you to use Paypal, which
will accept credit card, debit card, check, or bank
transfer.
If you do not want to use Paypal, you can mail us a check
for your tour. Please allow time for us to get it in the
mail, and e-mail us first to be sure the date is not booked
Please note, we can't take credit cards over the
phone, if you want to use your card, please use the Paypal
option.
Mail Checks to
Chicago Kayak
2738 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Please include your name, phone number and e-mail address,
along with which tour and date/time selection you would
like. We will e-mail or call you when we have received
your check.
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Schedule- ALL TOURS
| Date |
Tour |
Time |
Cost |
| Sun. June 28th |
Skokie
Lagoons/Kayak/Lunch |
12:30-2:30 |
$40 |
| Sat June 28th |
Mississippi River Eco
Tour |
10:30am-5pm |
$100 |
| Wed. July 16th |
Busse Lake Nature
Paddle |
2pm-4pm |
$40 |
| Sat. July 19th |
SL Kayaking lunch |
12:30-2:30 |
$40 |
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| August 3rd |
Mississippi River |
10:30am-5pm |
$100 |
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