The Northwest Passage

I recently booked a group kayaking outing with The Northwest Passage from the Gillson Beach area in Wilmette, and we had a great time! The crew was ready to meet us, gave quick instructions and safety talk, and then we hit the water. The entire group had a really fun time, and booking was a breeze, too!!

Outdoor adventure is one of the lowest-risk activities nowadays. Even so, this is a tricky time to plan around quickly-changing COVID-19 guidelines… Not with NW Passage! They were professional and responsive at every stage in planning and worked a miracle when we had to switch destinations within 3 days of departure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions… Thank you Keith, Nick and Joan for making sure our week of adventure happen and for seeing it through so professionally and awesomely! Y … – show

The afternoon adventures program is amazing. My child is stronger physically, but also more in touch with nature, and more upbeat, positive, and engaged at home and school, since she started this class. She sleeps better and bedtime is easier. Everything you read about “Nature Deficit Disorder” is true. And when you really immerse a kid in nature, with guides who are truly knowledgeable, that's when the magic happens. These guides are not just babysitters for my kids, they are passionate educato … – show