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Canoeing and Kayaking in the Great Lakes Region What's New | State and Provincial Resources | Related Resources 
What's New Wisconsin establishes Lake Michigan Water Trail Green Bay Press-Gazette (5/2) Kayakers, canoeists and other nonmotorized watercraft will eventually have improved access to 450 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline under a new plan to establish a Lake Michigan Water Trail in Wisconsin. Remoteness helps Apostles' appeal Toronto Sun (4/27) Located 145 kilometers from the nearest airport, and 300 kilometers from any large Canadian city, Apostle Islands National Park is a secluded Great Lakes gem, offering camping, fishing, paddling, and diving activities on Lake Superior. Signs of a great time on the Great Lakes: New markers show way along water trails Detroit Free Press (3/11) The Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail now is fully marked for 122 miles of Lake Huron shoreline, helping paddlers find launch areas, camping spots, interest points, and lighthouses along the coast. U.S. waterways crackdown makes waves with boaters The Windsor Star (3/6) Canadian boaters and paddlers in the Windsor, Ont., area are frustrated by another crackdown by U.S. customs officials, who are requesting that boaters and paddlers phone in for clearance should they plan to cross into U.S. waters. Should Michigan follow other states by investing in Lake Michigan water trails? The Grand Rapids Press (1/6) Indiana paddlers had done their part to complete a 75-mile segment of the Lake Michigan Water Trail, a highly noteworthy project, but only a fraction of a 1,600-mile paddling route being developed around Lake Michigan. Don't miss the boat on accessing recreational waters Detroit Free Press (9/27) We might encourage people in the Detroit area to get out and use the water by making it easy to get into and out of it, find places to eat and stay along the way and keep track of where they are while they're paddling.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS Illinois Canoeing Trails Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) INDIANA Indiana Canoeing Guide Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Descriptions of 26 canoeing trails, plus information about canoeing techniques, trip planning, maps and proper river use. MICHIGAN Michigan Canoeing and Kayaking Directory A directory of paddlesport adventures on Michigan rivers. Michigan's Canoe Trails Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP) Brief descriptions of some of the major canoe trails in the state. MINNESOTA Boundary Waters Canoe Area Routes Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP) A few suggested canoe routes and their descriptions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Boundary Waters Magazine An online magazine featuring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the Quetico Provincial Park, and surrounding communities. Canoe Routes Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) A brief overview of canoe trails and routes, along with a link to information on river levels. canoecountry.com A direct connection to the outdoor activities of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northeastern Minnesota and the Quetico Provincial Park of Ontario, Canada. NEW YORK Canoeing/Kayaking New York Department of Economic Development Search under "Canoeing/Kayaking". ONTARIO Algonquin Provincial Park Canoeing Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Provides Route information and maps. Boundary Waters Magazine An online magazine featuring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the Quetico Provincial Park, and surrounding communities. PENNSYLVANIA WISCONSIN
Related Resources GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Camping in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Dunes in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Hiking in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Islands in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Wildlife of the Great Lakes Region
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