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
Tag: No Shuttle
Enter and exit river at same point.
Wisconsin River – Dekorra Landing
It’s rare that you can paddle against the current on the Wisconsin River but the water level was low as was the wind speed so we revisited this paddle we did in 2011. Continue reading Wisconsin River – Dekorra Landing
Recon: Columbia Lake (Pardeeville, WI) in the autumn (nope)
Columbia Lake is fed by the Wisconsin River and is used by Alliant Energy to cool pipes so the water is warm. We have heard about this place to paddle and decided we’d check it out before heading over with friends in a couple of days. Continue reading Recon: Columbia Lake (Pardeeville, WI) in the autumn (nope)
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.
Continue reading Yahara River Viking Park (first time) 2023
Recon: Kickapoo River near Gays Mills, WI
This paddle launch could work out if the Kickapoo is not too swift. It would have to be a non-shuttled paddle. Continue reading Recon: Kickapoo River near Gays Mills, WI
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
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
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.
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
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