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  • Pecatonica River (Illinois)
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Paddling Diary

A memoir of our paddles and a way to keep track of places to revisit.
Portage Required!? 2022 Tree Downfall (Starkweather Creek)

Portage Required!? 2022 Tree Downfall (Starkweather Creek)

A freaky spring storm downed many trees in Madison which made our casual Sunday paddle more adventurous than expected. You never know what you are going to find on Starkweather Creek (or any waterway for that matter). Continue reading Portage Required!? 2022 Tree Downfall (Starkweather Creek)

Format GalleryPosted on June 19, 2022June 23, 2022Author Deb & MaryCategories Starkweather CreekTags No Shuttle, Urban
2022 Season Kickoff: Mirror Lake + Del-boo Creek

2022 Season Kickoff: Mirror Lake + Del-boo Creek

As is our tradition, our first paddle of the season was on Mirror Lake / Del-boo creek. We had a late start because of the weird weather and the need of some repairs as explained below. Continue reading 2022 Season Kickoff: Mirror Lake + Del-boo Creek

Posted on June 2, 2022June 6, 2022Author Deb & MaryCategories Mirror LakeTags No Shuttle
Revisiting the O Bridge (Fox River)

Revisiting the O Bridge (Fox River)

We hadn’t paddled the O Bridge for several years because of flooding, bridge rebuilding, and the pandemic. On a surprisingly warm October afternoon, we decided this was just the place to go. Continue reading Revisiting the O Bridge (Fox River)

Posted on October 18, 2021October 23, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories Fox River (Wisconsin)Tags No Shuttle
Wisconsin Chain Of Lakes (first time)

Wisconsin Chain Of Lakes (first time)

Finally paddled Chain of Lakes in Hartman Creek State Park near Waupaca for the first time. We had checked it out last fall and got to experience it for real on a fine October afternoon. Continue reading Wisconsin Chain Of Lakes (first time)

Posted on October 6, 2021February 17, 2022Author Deb & MaryCategories Waterways (other), WI LakesTags No Shuttle
Warner Park Lagoon (first time)

Warner Park Lagoon (first time)

A small lake right in Madison provides an interesting hour paddle. We liked the idea of a short paddle before meeting friends on a Friday night. Continue reading Warner Park Lagoon (first time)

Posted on September 17, 2021September 21, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories WI LakesTags No Shuttle
F Bridge to Clarence Bridge on the Sugar River

F Bridge to Clarence Bridge on the Sugar River

Is this a segment that no one paddles? We couldn’t find any trip reviews online; but it seemed doable for us, so we planned a shuttled paddle with our friends on a sunny early fall afternoon that was not too hot and not too windy. Continue reading F Bridge to Clarence Bridge on the Sugar River

Posted on September 10, 2021September 29, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories Sugar RiverTags Shuttled
White Egret Stalking on the Crawfish River (Astico Park)

White Egret Stalking on the Crawfish River (Astico Park)

First time paddle going north upstream of Astico County Park. Last year we canoed south around the oxbow.

After watching Continue reading White Egret Stalking on the Crawfish River (Astico Park)

Posted on September 6, 2021September 12, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories Crawfish RiverTags No Shuttle
Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge

Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge

When my 6yo great-niece and her parents invited us to visit them at their Governor Dodge State Park campsite, we took the opportunity to paddle one of the two lakes in the park.

We had a few simple FAQ questions for which we could not find the answers so decided to document them here. Continue reading Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge

Posted on August 5, 2021September 2, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories WI LakesTags No Shuttle
2021 Jaeger Park to Lake Kegonsa

2021 Jaeger Park to Lake Kegonsa

Fourth excursion of the 2021 season. We had a nice leisurely paddle with our friends who made a fantastic dinner afterwards.
Continue reading 2021 Jaeger Park to Lake Kegonsa

Format GalleryPosted on July 17, 2021September 2, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories Yahara RiverTags Shuttled
Duck-duck, turtle, duck (Starkweather Creek)

Duck-duck, turtle, duck (Starkweather Creek)

 

After a drought, some rain cleared out the still waters of our local Starkweather Creek, we decided to enjoy a weekday paddle. The ducks and turtles were really enjoying themselves that day too. Continue reading Duck-duck, turtle, duck (Starkweather Creek)

Posted on June 28, 2021July 18, 2021Author Deb & MaryCategories Starkweather CreekTags No Shuttle, Urban

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