Unlocking The Journey On The Hennepin Canal

Cruising The Hennepin Canal from Dixon IL to Sheffield Il at the Visitors Center some 45 miles away. This is a excellent video describing how this can be done and comparing to other canals that are very successful and their economies are doing Great! The Hennepin has so much potential but yet it has been neglected and is neglected today. As time runs out for this Historical Canal many are working hard to save it. Daves Outdoor World is a advocate and supporter of this dream and the canal. A impact study was done a few years ago that said if the locks were restored that businesses and communities along the Hennepin would see an impact of 35 million dollars and more. So Why Not? Why are we not investing in this multi trail system that can make money for the state and all the communities along her banks? One again what a waste and what mismanagement of a beautiful green space, water trail, bike trail, snow mobile trail, equestrian trail and so much more. Time is running out. The IDNR could come in at any time and say they cannot keep up with it and close it, any day. Once they do that you know it will be very hard to change that. Help us to save the Hennepin Canal for generations to come. Go to www.friends-hennepin-canal.org