First paddle of the 2020 season was on a cloudy, slightly breezy afternoon in the 60’s. It was a good opportunity to spend a pandemic afternoon with friends, since social distancing was easy. Continue reading Jaeger Park to Fish Camp County Park / Lake Kegonsa
Category: Yahara River
Yahara River Upstream from Fish Camp (first time)
We decided to take advantage of a spectacular fall afternoon and explore a nearby section of the Yahara River that we had not tried before. The entire Yahara River from Lake Waubesa to Lake Kegonsa, including Lower Mud Lake, is no-wake. We didn’t come across any boats that were scoffing at the no-wake rule – very relaxing. Continue reading Yahara River Upstream from Fish Camp (first time)
Recon: McFarland’s Jaeger Park to Paddle down the Yahara
We scouted out Conrad Jaeger Park aka Thurn Marsh Park as a put-in to get into the Yahara. (map) Continue reading Recon: McFarland’s Jaeger Park to Paddle down the Yahara
Recon: McFarland’s Babcock Park to paddle down Yahara
We scouted out the idea of starting our paddle at Babcock Park to go down the Yahara but it requires going through locks immediately upon launch. Continue reading Recon: McFarland’s Babcock Park to paddle down Yahara
Recon: Murwin Park no – but Janesville landing yes
Post-paddle reconnaissance: we scouted a potential trip from Murwin County Park on the Yahara (at Caledonia Rd and Co Rd H) to a public landing on the Rock River at River Rd just north of Highway 14 in Janesville. Continue reading Recon: Murwin Park no – but Janesville landing yes
Thursday after work paddle on the Yahara River
Some photos for this day. Continue reading Thursday after work paddle on the Yahara River
2015 Fall Yahara Paddlle
We paddled from Tenny Park to Lake Monona on a weekday just because we could. The leaves fell shortly after that so it was a really good idea! Continue reading 2015 Fall Yahara Paddlle