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Kankakee River

Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL 60901

Boating

The Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.

The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest.

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Gallery of Trees

Kankakee County Museum •  Dec 04 – Dec 28 @ 9AM

Join us for the 47th Annual Gallery of Trees. The theme this year is "Blast from the Past."

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Riverview Holiday House Walk

Riverview Historic District •  Dec 07 @ 11AM

Immerse yourself in the holiday season as you walk through five beautiful historic Riverview homes, plus the B. Harley Bradley House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Big River Fly Fishing is a guide service committed to providing a quality experience on the Kankakee River.

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