The Great River Rendezvous follows the National Scenic Byway called the Great River Road from Grafton to Alton.   The kayak/canoe race begins at the Grafton Boat Ramp located behind Grafton Canoe, Kayak and Boats in Grafton, IL and ends at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, MO.   Click here for a .pdf of the Race Route.

The Social Paddle begins at Piasa Creek Boat Ramp in Godfrey and ends at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, MO. 

The Family Campout will be held at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, IL.  Attendees will have to carpool to the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary for the Saturday kayaking, birdwatching hike and lunch.

Grafton Boat Ramp
12 Water Street
Grafton, IL 62037

National Great Rivers Museum at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam
#2 Locks and Dam Way
Alton, IL  62002

Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
301 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO  63386

 

 
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