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Paddle, Boat, & Float in NW Illinois

Discover what it means to appreciate the great outdoors as you canoe or kayak through placid lakes, glistening rivers, and winding streams. Northwest Illinois has much to offer water lovers of all levels, whether you want the peace of a solo canoe trip, the thrill of kayaking with friends, the balance and peace of paddleboarding, or the carefree fun of tubing down gentle currents.