Outdoor Adventures: Kayak the Chicago River
Paddling on the scenic Chicago River is a whole new way to experience the amazing architecture of downtown Chi-Town! The paddle is over eight miles round trip from Goose Island REI to Lakeshore East Park. This is a popular trip; sign up early to reserve your spot. Picnic lunch, transportation, instruction and kayak rental is included in the registration fee. Ages 12+, double kayaks are also available, please reach out to request a double.
OA Trip Leaders reserve the right to adjust participant boat configurations in order to mitigate risks and match more experienced kayakers with novices. We will communicate these changes with participants at the boat launch on the day of the event
Date and Time(s): Sat, Sept. 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration cost and deadline: NIU student: $40, non-student: $65 by Sept. 8.
Online registration through Fusion
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Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
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