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SCC – website heros – fishing – fall

Fishing

You know about the big lake to the east, but there’s so much more Outside Chicago. Explore some of our best fishing spots and reel in some quality time.

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SCC – website heros – kayaking canoeing

Kayaking & Canoeing

Looking for a new kind of happy hour? Come discover the many places to kayak and canoe in suburban Cook County. Whether you plan to BYOB(oat) or rent one of ours, let’s have some fun on the water.

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