Chicago River Canoe & Kayak, Winnetka

Only in Chicago can you find waterfowl and snapping turtles in dense urban neighborhoods as buses pass on bridges overhead. Or, from the Skokie Lagoons or Busse Lake launches, you might catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or heron soaring over forest, waterway and suburban strip mall. During sunset tours, Chicago River Paddle & Kayak's guides lead groups in kayaks and canoes in search of lush landscapes in unlikely places, pointing out the sometimes surprising wildlife that dwell in twilit corners of our region.