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Chicago River Expedition - Monday, September 3, 2001
A trip down the North Branch of the Chicago River from Foster Avenue to Lake Michigan, by kayak and bicycle.
Equipment used in the Expediton:
- Sevylor Bali Inflatable Kayak, collapsible paddles, life vest, foot pump
- Schwinn Bicycle (with basket)
- Workhorse Bicycle
- Olympus D-490 Digital Camera
- Free City of Chicago Bike Map (a great map for hiking, boating, or train riding in the city)
- Super Soaker Water Cannon (purchased from garage sale near starting point for $1)
- Miniature Travel Binoculars
- Water Bottle
- 4 Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Important Chicago River Web Sites:
Further Reading about the Chicago River:
- The Chicago River: An Illustrated History and Guide to the River and its Waterways.
by David M. Solzman. Wild Onion Books, 1998.
ISBN 0-8294-1023-6
- The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History
by Libby Hill. Lake Claremont Press, 2000
ISBN: 189312102X
- A View from the River
by Jay Pridmore. Pomegranate Press, 2000
ISBN: 0764913336
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