Little Calumet River at State Line - The Calumet Wilderness

I’ve long wondered what access to the Little Calumet River was like around the state line. A traffic jam on the Borman inspired me to finally go see. Turns out it’s really nice!
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[@Bear_58]

I'm from Blue Island and grew up hanging around the Calumet River in the area of a favorite hangout The Grove. Good times and great history.

[@michaelwhite6676]

Great video! The best adventures are the unplanned, impromptu adventures. Having driven passed the area a number of times, I've never gotten out to check out the natural scenery and the river. Very cool!

[@SamuelLove]

I’m always amazed how close the river comes to the interstate. There’s a cool history around the old mansion I hope to do some time

[@NFS305]

Nice video!

[@SamuelLove]

Thank you

[@skait174]

these are my stomping grounds 💪🏽🤩 When it's dry (or frozen) u can venture further along the actual riverbed from either direction from the frolf course using the deer/beaver trails 😏 Bring ur boots! 🥾🥾 Cool lil piece on the local beauty most ppl drive past w/o thought 😔 My coolest sightings have been: All the different Herons & Egrets, Beaver lodges, a Coyote running on the frozen river, an American Mink, the occasional turtle or frog, Wood Ducks, and the different neighborhoods of birds esp. the raptors 🦅🦉 The Woodpeckers run this area of the woods tho. I've seen @ least 4 or 5 different types in just this small strip of wilderness. 😍🤙🏽

[@SamuelLove]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and sharing. Yea I think I’m going to have to do a revisit once winter hits!

[@KingSpaceySprockets]

Nice video. You just got a new subscriber. Keep it up brother!

[@SamuelLove]

Thank you

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Does the River flow into Lake Michigan or vice versa?

[@SamuelLove]

Mississippi River! The Cal-Sag Channel completely altered the watershed. One day I hope to make a video but the research may eat my brain