Category Archives: Places to SUP

Find out where you can Stand Up Paddleboard in the Fox Valley area. Directions to each area, amenities and fees.

Reserve your SUP

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Laurie

Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and lessons at Three Oaks Recreation Area have been filling up fast.  Sundays have become just as popular as Saturdays.  We recommend that you call the shop at 847-854-4754 several days ahead to reserve and prepay … Continue reading →

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Sunday Lessons and Rentals at Three Oaks Recreation Area

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Laurie

Now you can take a Stand Up Paddleboard lesson or rent 7 days a week at the Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake!  Due to popular demand, Saturday and Sunday lessons and rentals have been filling up with reservations, so … Continue reading →

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SUP Rentals and Lessons now at Three Oaks Recreation Area

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Laurie

Three Oaks Recreation Area now has Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and lessons provided by Alpine Accessories from 10am to 4pm every Saturday.  Sign up at the North Lake gazebo on Saturdays or reserve your time slot at Alpine Accessories store at 9219 S IL Route … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Fox River from Buffalo Park

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Laurie

Buffalo Park is a Kane County Forest Preserve park at the south end of Algonquin.  There is no cost to launch your Stand Up Paddleboard at this park.  There is ample parking, restrooms and picnic tables.  Rick and I paddled … Continue reading →

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Today Show featured Stand Up Paddleboarding Today

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Laurie

If you missed it, the Today Show featured Stand Up Paddleboarding today. You don’t have to be near the ocean to try Stand Up Paddleboarding.  Get your SUP at Alpine Accessories.  You can also sign up for lessons/rentals by coming into … Continue reading →

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Inflatable Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Laurie

Last summer, July 2011, we demoed the ShuBu inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing before brining it into the shop for sale and rentals.  The inflatable ShuBu Stand Up Paddleboard is made of extremely durable military grade, UV resistant … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddleboarding at The Hollows

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Laurie

Update: May 25, 2012 John Kremer, Director of Operations at The McHenry County Conservation District has approved Stand Up Paddleboarding at the Hollows Conservation Area.  You must wear a life jacket and there is absolutely NO SWIMMING allowed to protect the lake … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding in Lake in the Hills

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Laurie

Residents of Lake in the Hills can take their paddleboards to Woods Creek Lake with a lake use tag or a daily fee and a Boat Tag.  Lake Use and Boat Use tags can be purchased at the Village Hall. For those who … Continue reading →

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Paddleboarding at Riverfront Park Algonquin

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Laurie

Updated 5/18/13  Paddleboarding in the Fox River at Riverfront Park in Algonquin is a great place to take off from.  This area of the river is a No Wake zone.  You would only head north on the Fox River as just a short distance south … Continue reading →

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