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  • Fox River (Wisconsin)
  • Lower Nemahbin
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  • Pecatonica River (Illinois)
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  • Six Mile Creek
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  • Yahara River

Paddling Diary

A memoir of our paddles and a way to keep track of places to revisit.
Wingra Creek Tunnel Trouble- 2023

Wingra Creek Tunnel Trouble- 2023

Our annual Wingra Creek paddle is an example of – no matter the waterway and how often you have been on it, things can still surprise you. Continue reading Wingra Creek Tunnel Trouble- 2023

Format GalleryPosted on August 16, 2023September 6, 2023Categories Wingra CreekTags No Shuttle, Urban
Fox River up and back – Endeavor 2023

Fox River up and back – Endeavor 2023

Last time we paddled the Fox River from the Endeavor boat landing was 2017. Happy to see that the boat access still exists six years later. We paddled south (upstream) and back – no shuttle. Continue reading Fox River up and back – Endeavor 2023

Format GalleryPosted on August 9, 2023August 15, 2023Categories Fox River (Wisconsin)Tags No Shuttle
Burnt Village upstream & back 2023

Burnt Village upstream & back 2023

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.

Continue reading Burnt Village upstream & back 2023

Format GalleryPosted on July 21, 2023July 31, 2023Categories Bark RiverTags No Shuttle
Rock River Kaul Park upstream – mistakes were made! 2023

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

Format GalleryPosted on July 14, 2023September 3, 2024Categories Rock RiverTags No Shuttle
Jaeger Park to Fishcamp – Yahara River Heron Party 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

Format GalleryPosted on July 8, 2023July 28, 2023Categories Yahara RiverTags Shuttled
Starkweather Creek Instead of Wingra Creek 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

Format GalleryPosted on June 17, 2023Categories Starkweather Creek, Wingra CreekTags No Shuttle, Urban
Bark – Scuppernong Meander 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

Format GalleryPosted on June 7, 2023June 25, 2024Categories Bark River, Waterways (other)Tags No Shuttle
Carp, eh? Dayum! Six Mile Creek via Lake Mendota 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

Format GalleryPosted on May 23, 2023June 13, 2023Categories Six Mile CreekTags No Shuttle
Red Cedar Lake – 2023 Season Start

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

Format GalleryPosted on May 17, 2023June 7, 2023Categories WI LakesTags No Shuttle
Deadfall was not our Downfall – Prince’s Point 2022 (Bark)

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)

Format GalleryPosted on August 24, 2022June 9, 2023Categories Bark RiverTags No Shuttle

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