The Bark River is a good choice when it’s windy and also when water levels are low. We are so happy that water is clearer and seemingly healthier than it was for awhile.
Rock River Kaul Park upstream – mistakes were made! 2023
This was that time when the canoe took off down the Rock River without us… Continue reading Rock River Kaul Park upstream – mistakes were made! 2023
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
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
Bark – Scuppernong Meander 2023
Turn left from Prince’s Point boat launch and you’re on the Bark River. Turn right, and you’re on the Scuppernong River. It’s a labyrinth of tributaries so just enjoy the day wherever the heck you are. Continue reading Bark – Scuppernong Meander 2023
Carp, eh? Dayum! Six Mile Creek via Lake Mendota 2023
In our 20+ years of paddling we never found ourselves in the midst of so many active carp. Luckily, the creek itself was calm and beautiful as usual. Continue reading Carp, eh? Dayum! Six Mile Creek via Lake Mendota 2023
Red Cedar Lake – 2023 Season Start
Pickleball has been competing for the “best weather days,” so after our games one afternoon, we chose a close location to get on the water. Red Cedar Lake is an an unusual season-start for us. Continue reading Red Cedar Lake – 2023 Season Start
Deadfall was not our Downfall – Prince’s Point 2022 (Bark)
On this low water and slow current day, Prince’s Point had a lot of deadfall. We were able to navigate around it without taking a dip into the muddy Bark River. Sadly, we had a premature end to our 2022 paddling season due to a broken foot. (Shortest season ever!) Continue reading Deadfall was not our Downfall – Prince’s Point 2022 (Bark)
2022 Recon: Rock River at Bark River confluence
We wondered about the condition of the Fort Atkinson shore launch where Bark River confluences at the Rock River in the low water conditions of 2022. Continue reading 2022 Recon: Rock River at Bark River confluence
River Reunion – Bark “Birdathon” 2022
Knowing the paddle could be a huge disappointment (it was not), we went anyway. It feels like something is missing if we don’t get on the Bark River.
Continue reading River Reunion – Bark “Birdathon” 2022