Dear diary, we paddled more places than we expected in 2024. (Fox River (Wisconsin), Six Mile Creek, Starkweather Creek, Turtle Creek, Yahara River, Rock River, Waubesa Wetlands, and Mirror Lake.) 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: Yahara River
Yahara River Viking Park (first time) 2023
This launch is quite close to Madison. Must paddle downstream first. The turn around from our paddle was oh so very Stoughton. Saw lots of birds.
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Jaeger Park to Fishcamp – Yahara River Heron Party 2023
Quiet paddle on the Yahara River in McFarland, Wisconsin that featured many heron, dragonflies and a few memorable characters. Continue reading Jaeger Park to Fishcamp – Yahara River Heron Party 2023
Jaeger Park through Babcock Dam to Lake Waubesa
Taking another opportunity to enjoy the waterways near Madison, we introduced our friends to this interesting local paddle gem. Started at Jaeger Park, went through the dam, “said hello” to Lake Waubesa, then returned to paddle the Yahara River towards Mud Lake.
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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.
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Yahara River shuttle and “escort” service
We shuttled our friend’s car to the Olbrich boat take-out then “escorted” them in our canoe down the Yahara River from Tenney Park to Lake Monona. At that point we circled back to Tenney, and they paddled the lake to their car. Continue reading Yahara River shuttle and “escort” service
Bunches of Big Boats at Babcock Park
We have driven by Babcock Park so many times. We knew it would be a short paddle but thought it was high time to see it from the water. We learned a few things. Is it a good idea to paddle there? Depends… Continue reading Bunches of Big Boats at Babcock Park
Paddle & Path
We paddled Jaeger Park to Fish Camp / Lake Kegonsa this spring, and we thought it would be fun to introduce this segment of the Yahara to two more friends. A few days later, we checked out the walking paths around Thurn Marsh & Indian Mound Parks. Continue reading Paddle & Path
Cherokee Marsh residential tour – farther than ever
Where to paddle after work? The water was high so we decided to head out to close-by Cherokee Marsh to explore a residential area where few people paddle. Continue reading Cherokee Marsh residential tour – farther than ever
Yahara between the lakes
She got a new kayak. Then she got a broken foot. Finally the bone was healed enough that she felt ready to load her boat on the car and join us for a short paddle. Continue reading Yahara between the lakes