Des Plaines River - Wikipedia
WEBThe slow-moving Des Plaines River rises in southern Wisconsin just west of Kenosha adjacent to the Great Lakes Dragway and flows southward primarily through marshland, with a small eastbound kink before it crosses into Illinois.
Des Plaines River | Map, Wisconsin, Illinois, & Facts
WEBDes Plaines River, river rising in Kenosha county, southeastern Wisconsin, U.S., and flowing south into Illinois through the northwestern suburbs of Chicago to Lyons. It then continues southwest past Lockport and Joliet, where it joins the Kankakee River after a course of 110 miles (177 km).
Des Plaines River - I Fish Illinois
WEBLocation: The Des Plaines River, the longest stream within the Chicago region, flows southward for 133 miles (105 miles in Illinois) through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It eventually meets the Kankakee River southwest of Joliet to form the Illinois River, a significant tributary of the Mississippi River.
Des Plaines River Watershed - Lake County, IL
WEBThe Des Plaines River watershed drains the central 204 square miles (44%) of Lake County. The river joins the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Lockport, Illinois and flows west through Joliet, before converging with the Kankakee River to form the Illinois River.
Des Plaines River Trail System - Forest Preserves of Cook County
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The unpaved Des Plaines River Trail follows its namesake river through more than a dozen forest preserves, allowing visitors to enjoy casual strolls, full-day adventures and anything in between. On this page: Overview & Maps; Trail Access; Recommended Hikes
Des Plaines River - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WEBThe Des Plaines is not only the longest stream within the Chicago region, it is also of great historic importance. This river combines its flow with that of the Kankakee southwest of Joliet to create the Illinois River, a significant tributary of the Mississippi.
Things to Do Along the Des Plaines River - Visit Oak Park
WEBWhen it comes to bodies of water near Chicago, Lake Michigan gets all the glory. But the Des Plaines River is worth your time and attention, too. The Des Plaines flows 133 miles southward from Kenosha County in southern Wisconsin into Northern Illinois.
Des Plaines River - Illinois Paddle
WEBThe Des Plaines River is a river that flows southward for 133 miles (214 km) through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, eventually meeting the Kankakee River west of Channahon to form the Illinois River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The Des Plaines River: You Are Here
WEBWhat is the Des Plaines River, why did I walk it, and how do you use this website? JUMP IN. Places & landmarks. Learn about the river’s Top 5 Places of Greatest Consequence. IMMERSE YOURSELF. Mile-by-mile. My travelogue of the Des Plaines River, from source to confluence. The Des Plaines River is 14,000 years old and 133 miles long.
Past, present: Des Plaines River an essential part of Chicago area
WEBMay 23, 2015 · Thousands of people criss-cross the Des Plaines River every day as part of their daily commute, likely giving it little thought.The river has been an essential part of the Chicago area for...