Paddle this portage-free section of the Hennepin Canal, between historic locks 24 and 25 and passing through Aqueduct 7.

Andalusia Slough offers paddlers sandy beaches for picnics and many islands to explore.

Paddle a short distance down the Mississippi to the Rock River.

Sylvan Slough is a wonderful backwater of the Mississippi River.

Casual upstream trip along the shoreline of the Mississippi River has moderate current. Exceptional views of the river to Princeton Beach where paddlers can stop for a picnic and swim.

Explore the Hennepin Canal by boat, paddling from the edge of Henry County to the Rock River. This route will require some portaging and an adventurous spirit, but will be a rewarding way to visit a local historic treasure.

Enjoy this section of the Rock River National Water Trail as the river flows from through Henry and Rock Island Counties into the Mississippi, in the heart of the Quad Cities. Multiple access points allow you to experience the river for a few hours or as a longer journey.

The 435-acre Deep Lakes Park was formerly a sand and gravel quarry. The pits have been filled with water and now paddlers can traverse the 120 acres of clear water lakes. Numerous launch points offer paddlers access to multiple lakes within the park.

Lost Grove Lake, the reservoir formed on Lost Creek, is a 400-acre body of water that provides calm paddling conditions and amenities for fishing.

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area is a 675-acre park with many activities including nature viewing, camping, fishing, paddling, horseback riding, and hiking.