Take a family canoe trip with McHenry County Conservation District

Spend a day in the "wilds" of McHenry County as we paddle seven miles of Nippersink Creek completely within the undeveloped areas of Glacial Park at McHenry County Conservation District's Family Canoe Trip from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, or Saturday, June 25, starting at Keystone Road Landing in Glacial Park, 6500 Keystone Road, Richmond.

Before heading out on the water, they will cover basic paddling techniques, canoe safety, and river canoeing.

The trip includes a stop for a primitive picnic so bring a sack lunch and plenty of water to drink. Wear shoes that can get wet and fully secure to your feet. Don't forget sunscreen. Remember, there are no restroom facilities along the creek.

This excursion is for adults and children, age 5 and older. Children, age 5 and 6, may attend but must sit in the middle of the canoe.

Registration and fee required by June 14 or June 21, respectively, choose one session only.

The fee is $15 for county residents and $20 for nonresidents. Registration is accepted online at MCCDistrict.org, by phone at (815) 479-5779, by mail-in and drop-off at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.