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  • Dina R
    2 contributions
    Amazing Guides for the Twi-light Tour
    As a first time kayaker, I was pretty scared about taking a solo trip on the river. The team members who accompanied us were beyond amazing. At no time did I ever feel unsafe while on the water. I highly recommend the twi-light time, as the views were amazing as the city lit up. My only regret is that I can't remember our guides' names to thank them in this review. We went on Sept 10th at twilight. So thank you to our amazing guides.
    Review of: Urban Kayaks
    Written 14 September 2023
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  • Tom S
    1 contribution
    Row row row your boat
    Kayak Chicago was a great experience from check in, to training, to our 3 hour trip, to the end. Diraj and Evan were great tour guides while sharing a lot of knowledge. Highly recommend KC for your next water adventure!
    Review of: Kayak Chicago
    Written 17 September 2023
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  • Kathy H
    Franklin Park, IL7 contributions
    Chicago River Ghosts and Gangsters tour
    We went on the Ghosts and Gangsters kayak tour on the Chicago river tonight. It was a beautiful night and Trevor did a great job! He told some good stories and kept us all safe! A super nice experience! Thx Trevor!
    Review of: Wateriders
    Written 27 August 2023
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  • selopr2
    Chicago, IL7 contributions
    experience the river on the north side
    This is a great are to see wildlife in the city and a great number of people living here don't even know it exists. I suggest doing one of the early evening cardio kayak classes during the summer and you'll get to see herons, seagulls, and maybe a coyote. If you're an experienced kayaker you don't have to stay with the class. Go early and paddle as far north or south as you can in the first 50 minutes of the 1.5 hour session.
    Review of: Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
    Written 20 August 2017
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  • bwoe
    Salzburg, Austria534 contributions
    great outdoors activity on a hot day!
    excellent place to hang out on a hot summers day, kayak or canoe with the family around the lagoons. everything provided on spot. safety equipment, single or double kayaks, canoes, etc. wonderful birdlife to watch, turtles sunbathing, fireflies.
    Review of: Chicago River Canoe and Kayak
    Written 15 August 2018
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