PEORIA MAGAZINE May 2023

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PEORIA’S PADDLE PUSHERS

Illinois ‘is not a paddle-heavy state,’ but there are places to launch for a safe, satisfactory experience

BY STEVE TARTER PHOTO BY RON JOHNSON

Andrew Thompson and Kelsey Moss kayak the Mackinaw River

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