Dear diary, we paddled more places than we expected in 2024. (Fox River (Wisconsin), Six Mile Creek, Starkweather Creek, Turtle Creek, Yahara River) Our friend took off work one afternoon every other week in order to be on the water. Below is a list of where we went since we are not being efficient at writing individual blogs. Continue reading 2024 Paddles – Multiple Wisconsin Waterways
Category: Starkweather Creek
Starkweather Creek Instead of Wingra Creek 2023
Starkweather Creek and Wingra Creek are best in late spring / early summer when water is high. Wisconsin has been in a drought but we expected the recent rains were enough for the local Madison creeks – not quite. Continue reading Starkweather Creek Instead of Wingra Creek 2023
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)
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)
Duck! Starkweather Creek with high water
With temperatures in the upper 70’s and a big rain a few days ago, conditions seemed ideal for a paddle on Starkweather Creek. Continue reading Duck! Starkweather Creek with high water
Starkweather farther than ever
This paddle started out as usual on Starkweather Creek. We took some friends there who had not had the pleasure yet. The day was great for it, perfect water level and no scum issue. Continue reading Starkweather farther than ever
Starkweather Creek on a medium day
Some days are magical on Starkweather Creek. Some days you can’t believe you ever chose to paddle on this scum. This day was nice… not perfect… mediumly great. Memorial weekend. Very close to where we live. Continue reading Starkweather Creek on a medium day
Two Faces of Starkweather Creek
July 30, 2015
Setting: Friday evening, temp about 80, sunny. We planned a short urban paddle on a creek we hadn’t been on for several years, followed by music of Hanggai in the park across the street from the launch Continue reading Two Faces of Starkweather Creek