The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition is sponsoring A River Gathering: The Spirit of the River, from June 20-22, 2013. This three day event of field discussions and free paddles culminates on Saturday June 22 at Rock Valley College’s Stenstrom Center with an all day event filled with music, food, and discussions on all things related [...]

Friends of the Kishwaukee “Love Your River” Day
Love Your River Day to Celebrate the Kishwaukee River – June 8th Calling all paddlers, fishermen (and women), hikers, campers and general outdoor enthusiasts. The public is invited to Espenscheid Forest preserve, on the banks of the Kishwaukee River in Cherry Valley, IL, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday June 8th for Love [...]

Windsor Lake Clean-Up…….and Season Opening!
Come out to Windsor Lake as Paddle and Trail and the Rockford Park District are looking for volunteers to join us for a spring cleaning on Windsor Lake. Windsor Lake provides great fishing and paddling opportunities for our community, and the opportunity to enjoy it will officially begin with this event as the Rockford Park [...]

Inventory Blowout Sale
We have 2011 & 2012 closeout, used, and demo boats that must move. Take advantage of the lowest prices you can find on a large selection of kayaks. We also have apparel from Patagonia, Salomon, and Storm Creek at 50% off. Hiking shoes from Oboz, Keen, Salomon, and Montrail are 20% – 50% off. Paddling [...]
JustPlay! Sports and Recreation Festival
Paddle and Trail is happy to announce that we will be participating in the Carol Stream Park District’s JustPlay! Sports and Rec Festival. The 8th annual JustPlay! will be held on Saturday May 18th from 10-5 and Sunday May 19th from 10-4 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center at the junction of Gary Ave and Lies [...]
Paddle in the Park Event
Come celebrate all things paddling related at the McHenry County Conservation District’s Paddle in the Park. The event will be held Saturday May 18 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at LakeAtwood, 3804 Route 14, Cary, IL. See paddling, rolling, and rescue demonstrations, take a canoe or paddling clinic, learn about local canoe and [...]

2013 Illinois Paddlesports Festival
Come see Paddle and Trail at the 5th Annual Illinois Paddlesports Festival, June 8 & 9, 2013 in Aurora’s beautiful Phillips Park on Mastodon Lake. Free Admission! We pack a lot of paddling fun and action into two full days! Take a FREE canoe or kayak lesson, try out new paddle craft and check out the skills [...]

Save up to $50 with Yakima Products
Paddle and Trail can help you and your friends roll in style, whether it be to the trailhead or the riverbank. Let us help you gear up and head out with the latest Yakima products. Purchase any new Yakima product between April 27 and May 27, 2013 and get a rebate back. Here’s the deal [...]

Save $100 with Necky Kayak “Take Charge” May Promotion
Now is a great time to buy a Necky Kayak from Paddle and Trail! Between May 3, 2013 and June 2, 2013 if you buy an eligible Necky Kayak… Get a $100 VISA cash card with proof of purchase! Eligible kayaks: Looksha Family, Chatham Family, Eliza Family Rebate Instructions: Purchase a qualifying kayak between May 3 [...]
Rock River Trail Receives National Recognition
The Rock River Trail has been designated a National Water Trails system! One of only 10 in the country, this designation reflects the hard work and dedication of the Rock River Trail Initiative to promote the recreational, historical, and cultural assets of the Rock River Valley from the Horicon Marsh in Fond du Lac to [...]










