Welcome to Episode 3 of Adventures: Unpacked, where we trade polished reels for real stories from the wild.

This time, Noah takes us deep into his kayaking trip down the Illinois River—a journey filled with unexpected encounters and quiet awe.

From battling through a surprise ambush by flying Asian Carp to drifting beside the sandstone cliffs of Starved Rock State Park, this episode captures the strangeness and serenity of river travel.

You’ll hear about close-up moments with a bald eagle, cliff swallows dancing above the current, and what it’s like to face the absurd, the beautiful, and the borderline dangerous—all in one paddle.

⛰️ Watch the companion video “Kayak Starved Rock” here:Kayak Starved Rock | 2 Days Paddling The Illinois River🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and more.

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Music: 

The Next Hill - The Eastern Plain

Hide & Seek - Garden Friend

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