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Burke Branch, Illinois
Burke Branch is a roadless area where you can truly get away from it all.
Getting Muddy in the Midwest
From the Chicago Marathon to the Strawberry Festival 10K in Troy, Ohio, the Midwest has some extraordinary road running races. That?s partially because much of the topography is flat and paved. But as desire to stop pounding the pavement grows, trail running has boomed in America?s heartland.

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Awa River Pages
The river pages are based on AW's River Inventory which is a comprehensive listing of whitewater rivers. The inventory started as a compilation of the whitewater rivers that were listed in all available US guidebooks, and it continues to be updated with
Chicago Area Whitewater
Illinois & Michigan Canal Canoe Trail
A 23-mile canoe trail exists on the Des Plaines River between Lyons and Lockport.
Map Of Climbing Areas In Illinois
Northern Illinois offers climbing in spots such as Mississippi Palisades and Kankakee River State Park. Southern Illinois is a blend of low mountains, steep hillsides, and sandstone bluffs. Sandstone climbing areas can be found in Carbondale at Makandaclimb
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Bethlehem School Cottage
Cottage on 350 acre farm near Shawnee Forest in southern Illinois. Hunting, hiking, etchike bike camp fish run
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Upper Limits
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Do Wrap Performance Headwear
Do Wrap Performance Headwear offers custom bandana-style headwear in cotton, CoolMax and other technical materials. Worn alone or under helmets, all styles are performance-oriented.

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The Bike Light
bike tail light with automatic turn signals

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Follett Higher Education Group

Real Goods Inc.
We are an online store specializing in camping and hiking equipment.

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Trout Flies
Sells proven trout flies that are common to the Fly Emergence schedules around the United States.

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Chicago Kayak Club
A supportive atmosphere for paddlers of all abilities. Offering Intruction, Tours, as well as free workshops and other activities such as hiking, climbing and backpacking.

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Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club
Folks on Spokes is a recreational bicycling club in the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago with many weekly rides. Our members have all levels of cycling ability, the club stresses cycling safety and has great routes on trails and country roads. In the w
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The Advetnure Travelers Society
The Midwest's Premier Adventure Travel and Social group! The Adventure Travelers Society (ATS) sponsors local, regional and international trips and events.
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Illinois Paddling Council
The IPC is dedicated to promoting the safe enjoyment of all phases of canoeing and kayaking in Illinois, to assure access to the state's waters and to protect and preserve the natural resources within the state.
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Mackinaw Canoe Club
The Mackinaw Canoe Club of Central Illinois is a not-for-profit organization of amateur canoeists and kayakers whose sole purpose is to promote the recreational use of our navigable waters throughout Illinois and neighboring states.
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Southern Illinois University Cycling Club
Collegiate Cycling Club that rides like allstars and parties like rockstars!
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