Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve

Kayaking

We did a kayak trip. Went in at Bauman Park and got off at Atwood. Trip is about 4.5 hours without getting off to break. Water is about 3 ft most areas. There is a few times we had to get out an...

Nice Place To Go, Relax & Get Away From the World

Sunday, May 14, 2017 - Approximately 4:30pm It was a beautiful day in Rockford today. We were originally planning to check out Blackhawk Forest Preserve in Cherry Valley, but changed our minds when w...

River View

Nice place to hike, picnic, tube, biking, and just have a relaxing afternoon! It's also a great place for canoeing.

90% drivable preserve for country view and Kishwaukee River

This park is on Both sides of the Kishwaukee River. They do not connect, so you must leave the park for about a 1/4 mile, cross the Blackhawk Road bridge and re-enter on the other entrance. They are ...

Lazy river timed

I agree about the kayaking. great in early spring for quick ride or a great workout paddling upstream first when it calmer in mid summer. Enjoy a lazy ride down after the workout. I launch at Bauman P...