The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host tours of our local waterways during several exciting paddling adventures. The 2026 kayaking series will begin from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 30 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora, with a lake-based basic paddling skills class. After the
First held in 1961, the Mid-Am will return to the Fox River Saturday, June 7, with multiple categories in both competitive and recreational divisions. Paddlers can choose from launch points in St. Charles (10 miles) or Batavia (six miles), and divisions for those who require canoe or kayak rental are
Participants can tour waterways by kayak in the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Our 2022 kayaking series begins with a lake-based, basic paddling skills class, followed by shorter and less-strenuous river sessions for beginners. As the summer progresses, choose increasingly longer and more technical paddles for intermediate skill levels.
