Kayak Chicago

Rather than studying or creating blogs on agency principles, I would prefer to be kayaking on the Chicago River or Lake Michigan. From your kayak, you can enjoy amazing views of the city on the river or the lake. Also, if you miss seeing birds and animals (besides rats and pigeons), kayaking on the river affords encounters with heron, egrets, ducks, geese, painted and snapping turtles, raccoons, and fish.

If you would like to go kayaking, either renting a boat or going on a tour (they offer evening fireworks paddles and daytime architectural tours), consider Kayak Chicago. I have had a season pass with them for two years. They have locations on the river at Magnolia, just off of North Avenue, on Lake Michigan at Montrose Beach (near the volleyball courts), and at Leone Beach on the lake north of Loyola University and just south of Evanston.

For those of you who are interested in non-traditional English language immersion activities, they also offer introductory and intermediate skills courses on weekends.