: You do have the Saline River on the south end of Illinois. It was
: named by the early French explorers for the ancient salt works
: operated by native Americans, and later by French settlers. The
: water might not be as salty as the ocean, but it is a heck of a
: lot closer!

: Closer still, and far less salty, would be Salt Creek near
: Elmhurst, IL. The Prairie State Canoeists have several group
: paddling events on that waterway. Their schedule can be found
: at:
: http://www.prairiestatecanoeists.org/schedule.php They have a few
: events which are practically in your back yard.

: PGJ

Downside to people knowing where you live .....kidding.

I'd love to go paddle with different clubs, our club, Stateline Paddlers though takes up most of my free time. Actually usually takes up time that isn't really free time .

Perhaps once I retire I'll have more time...yeah sure.

Actually if time permits I'm supposed to be heading for the east coast again this spring/summer. Have had parent health issues the past several years though that take up much of the vacation, looks like it might happen again this spring, we'll see.

Bill H.