Urban Canoe Adventures
An outdoor adventure is closer than you think…
Why travel afar when you can experience rich wildlife and urban adventure in your own backyard? Friends of the Chicago River offers guided group tours of several sections of the Chicago River. Experienced and knowledgeable river guides, paddling skills training, shuttle service (when needed), and equipment (canoes, paddles, personal flotation devices and dry bags) are provided by Friends of the Chicago River.
Our 2011 paddling season is over. We hope you will join us on the river next year. Please check back in early spring for updates on our paddling trips.
Plan a Private Canoe Trip
Interested in a corporate event? Have a large private group and want to take them out on the river? Have Friends host your personally-tailored canoe trip modeled after our classic canoe trips. Great for all different types of organizations who wish to experience the Chicago River. It’s not too early to think about 2012 trips so give us a call to plan your excursion today!
Dana Murphy at (312) 939-0490, ext. 12, or dmurphy@chicagoriver.org
Other Canoeing Opportunities with Friends
“Friends did a fantastic job in arranging and guiding this Bubbly Creek adventure, which I know will be a most memorable experience for our students. I’ve taken college students on field trips in and around Chicago for 10+ years now, and today was definitely the best expedition we’ve ever had.” - Michael Bryson, professor, Roosevelt University
Apply to be a Volunteer Canoe Guide!
Are you an avid paddler who loves helping others discover the magic of the Chicago River? Apply to be part of our fantastic team of the best canoe guides in the region!
For more Information
Contact Dana Murphy at (312) 939-0490, ext. 12, or dmurphy@chicagoriver.org
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