Is it still possible to take a boat down the Illinois-Michigan Canal?

Hi ndbryan38,

Yes, certain boats are allowed on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The
following information verifies this:


Boating information: 

Private boats, canoes, rowboats allowed. 
Outboard motors prohibited. 
Sandy launch areas

http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/im.html


Here's a list of rivers and canals you can sail in if you want:

http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/sail.html

As you can see, Illinois & Michigan Canal is on the list but is noted
that sailing is not recommended.

Canoeing is allowed:

http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/canoe.html
http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/row.html

Source: Illinois and Michigan Canal 
http://pages.ripco.net/~jwn/im.html



"While many thought the canal would be a white elephant, it has come
to be one of the state's finest-and most unique-recreational areas.
(...)
Today the canal provides more than 100 miles of fishing, boating and
other recreational opportunities."

Northern Illinois University: Outdoors on a Shoestring
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/oi000308.html



Some interesting reading:

Illinois Department of Natural Resources: I & M Canal History and Information  
http://dnr.state.il.us/orep/planning/im_info.htm


Search criteria:
boating "Illinois-Michigan Canal" 
boating "Illinois and Michigan Canal" 
boating allowed OR prohibited "Illinois and Michigan Canal" 


I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don't hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow

Thanks for the great response!