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
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Enter and exit river at same point.
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)
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
Crawfish – Rock Garden 2022
Since Deb had a haircut in Columbus, we took the opportunity to try to paddle farther north than we had last year. This time we didn’t have a time constraint but many rocks under the water had us turning around earlier than we might have. (Take our word for it – Deb’s hair looked marvelous under that visor!)
Rock River 2022 – Oxbow Birthday Paddle
The second paddle this week because of the (finally) nice weather. It was our friend’s birthday and she requested a short paddle that wasn’t too far from Madison. Continue reading Rock River 2022 – Oxbow Birthday Paddle
“Bridgerton” Wingra Creek 2022
This paddle is fun because there are oh so many bridges! You name it – bike bridges, train bridges, pedestrian bridges and road bridges. So a different perspective on Madison. Continue reading “Bridgerton” Wingra Creek 2022