Sign up for a guided tour on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with our trained staff to learn the history of the Chicago-Calumet River System.

The Calumet River flows through several south-side Chicago neighborhoods and 180 years of African American history—places and figures whose impact remains with us today. Join us to celebrate Juneteenth by exploring a beginner friendly part of the African American Heritage Water Trail and nearly two centuries of stories about African Americans who fought for freedom and equality.

Volunteer to paddle and plant to improve the health of the Little Calumet River. 

Have fun and get to know the river as a natural resource.

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

Join us in an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.