Temps expected to be in the mid 60s with wind from the SSW.
Departing from Chandler at the usual 8:30 AM. We'll travel south on lightly traveled streets to the site, which is by REI on Kingbury/ Eastman Streets. The return trip will be on the lake front trail with an anticipated tail wind.
Distance around 25 miles RT
Llimited to 10 riders. Please RSVP and await confirmation
Please bring a lock
All riders need to be fully vaccinated to Covid
Probably back to Evanston around 2-2;30
Reclamation of the North Branch Canal and Turning Basin, referred to as “Wild Mile Chicago is the first-ever planned mile-long floating eco-park in the world!
An industrialized stretch of the Chicago River in Lincoln Park once used for barges hauling goods in and out of the city has found a new life thanks to a floating eco-park. The first phase of The Wild Mile can be found behind the Lincoln Park REI store, 905 W. Eastman St., on the Chicago River canal on the east side of Goose Island. It features a large floating platform and walkways, as well as floating gardens with native species and other wildlife. Yes, we will see the kayak launch...
We may tour Goose Island, time permitting.
Food stop probably at Stanley's Grill on Elston, http://www.stanleysgrill.com/media/4cbecf00b76622e2ffff9222ffffe415.pdf
https://www.wildmilechicago.org/
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/13/the-wild-miles-first-stretch-is-ready-bringing-floating-gardens-paths-and-more-to-chicago-rivers-north-branch/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_Island_(Chicago)