When: Saturday, August 12, 9AM
Where: Meet at Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve at 50 Airport Rd. in Elgin to leave autos and Paddle On will shuttle us up to the boats. (They’ll shuttle you and your boat if you’re bringing your own)
How: Order your kayak and shuttle through Paddle On! Outfitters (see URL below) or just a shuttle if you have your own boat/s.
Stretch: Cornish Park, Algonquin to Voyageur Landing, Elgin – about a nine-mile journey.
Pricing: Single Sit in & Sit On Kayaks @ $50.00, Tandem Sit On Kayaks @ $70.00, Personal Kayak Shuttle @ $15.00
SIGN UP at https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c868a37ffe247133e924047/doc/5c868c070c37f5133f97ad90?event=none – 815-762-4009
This trip is on one of the nicest natural stretches of the Fox River, as it is dominated by Kane County Forest. It will be an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Fox River and its abundant bird life, plus local river experts will join us and educate as we paddle. There is one portage at the Carpentersville dam, which is scheduled for removal. When you paddle with us on August 12 you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the recent and significant designation of the Fox River as a National Recreation Trail! Karen Ann Miller. Executive Planner, Planning Division, Kane County Development & Community Services Department, will be joining us on the paddle trip and give a talk at the portage at the Carpentersville dam to share all that it took to gain this designation. We’ll stop for lunch at Rosie O’Hares in East Dundee right along the river. Expect a full day for this adventure.
Questions? Contact trip guide, Cynthia Kanner, at cynthkanner@gmail.com.