Rock
River: Kayaking & Camping Weekend
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Devil's
Lake: Weather |
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Enjoy
our very own Illinois paddling gem. Often described as one
of the most scenic stretches of river in Illinois, the Rock
River offers the casual sea kayaker a paradise of paddling
possibilities. No experience necessary!
Daily
Itinerary
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Activities: Sea
Kayaking & Camping
- Van Supported: No
- From: Oregon,
IL
- 2008 Price:
$295.00
| 2008
TRIP DATES |
DURATION |
| July
25 - 27 (Friday - Sunday) |
3
days, 2 nights |
|
August 22 - 24 (Friday - Sunday) |
3
days, 2 nights |
Registration
Forms Here!
- Daily Schedule - Common
Questions - Top of Page
Rock River - daily schedule
We will
be setting up camp Friday evening. All day Saturday and most of Sunday
will be spent learning and refining your kayaking skills. We generally
paddle one section of the river on Saturday and a different section
on Sunday. Saturday morning we will be doing some instruction in paddling
and rescue techniques. It is essential that you know how to swim to
participate in this trip.
**This
itinerary is subject to change.
- Daily Schedule - Common
Questions - Top of Page
Rock River - common questions
Q:
What makes this trip so special?
A: The Rock River is a special treat located only a couple of hours
away from the Chicagoland area. There is a lot of history in the
Rock River region which has been around longer than Lake Michigan.
There are numerous islands provide habitat for wild animals including
coyotes and bald eagles! At times along the river you will be paddling
alongside spectacular sandstone bluffs. Each day you will paddle
on a different section of this lazy and scenic river.
Q:
How do I get there?
A: The Rock lies about 2 hours west of Chicago near Oregon, Illinois.
For various reasons, most people will choose to meet us in Oregon.
Some people are in the area on vacation while others may be leaving
straight from work on Friday. When you register for the trip we
will provide you with a map and directions to our meeting location
in Oregon. Carpooling may be an option depending on who else is
registering for the trip and where they are coming from.
Q: What's the weather like?
A: The weather in the Rock River drainage can be very similar to
weather in other parts of the Midwest. During the summer highs can
be in the eighties with lows in the fifties.
Q:
What are the accommodations like?
A: While on our weekend trip we will be camping in a local campground.
We use two-person tents and eat delicious morning and evening meals
right in our campsites. There are restrooms with running water and
showers at all the campgrounds that we use.
Q:
What do I need to bring?
A: Once you register you will receive an equipment list that will
help guide you in your packing. In addition to your personal accessories,
you will need to have an assortment of insulating clothes, a sleeping
bag and a sleeping pad. Feel free to contact our office for any
questions regarding gear and/or clothing, as we want to make sure
that you are comfortable during the trip.
Q:
Can I drink the water?
A: There are plenty of pumps and faucets on our trip to fill up
your water bottle. All of the water is potable and we will have
a variety of drink mixes to help keep you hydrated and happy.
Q: What's the food like?
A: We plan for delicious food on the Rock River trip - and plenty
of it. Dinner on Saturday will be anything from Spaghetti to Fajitas
with complementing appetizers and desserts.
Q:
How can people reach me in an emergency? Can I call home?
A: There are phones at the campgrounds as well as at many of our
various launching sites. We will be asking you to provide us with
an emergency contact whom we can contact on your behalf if necessary.
Q:
How much time do we spend kayaking etc. each day? How many miles
do we travel? Do I have free time?
A: We will be kayaking up to 10 miles each day. On Saturday we will
begin the day with an introduction and/or review to basic sea kayaking
making this trip ideal for those without much experience. We are
generally off the water by mid afternoon giving you plenty of time
to shower, and relax in the evening. On Sunday we will aim to finish
by 3 PM so you can get home at a decent hour.
Q:
What kind of equipment do you use?
A: We use high quality, durable equipment for all of our kayaking
and camping purposes. Our tents are either Eureka or Kelty lightweight
tents and we have a variety of Polyethylene sea kayaks.
Q:
How many people are on this trip? How many guides? Who are the guides/what
are their qualifications?
A: The minimum number of people needed to make this trip go is 5.
Generally our groups are fairly small (between 5-10 people), and
we maintain a ratio of one guide for every five participants. Our
guides are all experienced in all aspects of wilderness travel and
have years of experience leading groups. They all hold certifications
in Wilderness First Aid.
Q:
Can I plug in my hair dryer? What about my electric razor?
A: Yes, the campground bathrooms have electric outlets, although
sometimes they are very popular and you may have to wait.
- Daily Schedule - Common
Questions - Top of Page
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