One of the most pleasant aspects of the Fox River Canoe Trail is the close contact you will have with wildlife and vegetation in their natural habitat. It is not uncommon to cross paths with beaver, muskrat, deer, and fox, in or near the river. After awhile down the river, you may spot a bullfrog croacking, a fish jumping clean out of the water, or a hawk flying high overhead. Cliff swallows can be seen flying in and out of their myriad of perching holes in the massive st. Peters sandstone cliffs, which are numerous between the Rt. 52 bridge and Ayers Landing. In addition, there are at least five species of evergreens, and many varieties of ferns, mosses, and wild flowers. This can make your canoe outing a botanical and zoological experience.