Taking another opportunity to enjoy the waterways near Madison, we introduced our friends to this interesting local paddle gem. Started at Jaeger Park, went through the dam, “said hello” to Lake Waubesa, then returned to paddle the Yahara River towards Mud Lake.
Continue reading Jaeger Park through Babcock Dam to Lake Waubesa
Tag: No Shuttle
Enter and exit river at same point.
Portage Required!? 2022 Tree Downfall (Starkweather Creek)
A freaky spring storm downed many trees in Madison which made our casual Sunday paddle more adventurous than expected. You never know what you are going to find on Starkweather Creek (or any waterway for that matter). Continue reading Portage Required!? 2022 Tree Downfall (Starkweather Creek)
2022 Season Kickoff: Mirror Lake + Del-boo Creek
As is our tradition, our first paddle of the season was on Mirror Lake / Del-boo creek. We had a late start because of the weird weather and the need of some repairs as explained below. Continue reading 2022 Season Kickoff: Mirror Lake + Del-boo Creek
Revisiting the O Bridge (Fox River)
We hadn’t paddled the O Bridge for several years because of flooding, bridge rebuilding, and the pandemic. On a surprisingly warm October afternoon, we decided this was just the place to go. Continue reading Revisiting the O Bridge (Fox River)
Wisconsin Chain Of Lakes (first time)
Finally paddled Chain of Lakes in Hartman Creek State Park near Waupaca for the first time. We had checked it out last fall and got to experience it for real on a fine October afternoon. Continue reading Wisconsin Chain Of Lakes (first time)
Warner Park Lagoon (first time)
A small lake right in Madison provides an interesting hour paddle. We liked the idea of a short paddle before meeting friends on a Friday night. Continue reading Warner Park Lagoon (first time)
White Egret Stalking on the Crawfish River (Astico Park)
First time paddle going north upstream of Astico County Park. Last year we canoed south around the oxbow.
After watching Continue reading White Egret Stalking on the Crawfish River (Astico Park)
Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge
When my 6yo great-niece and her parents invited us to visit them at their Governor Dodge State Park campsite, we took the opportunity to paddle one of the two lakes in the park.
We had a few simple FAQ questions for which we could not find the answers so decided to document them here. Continue reading Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge
Duck-duck, turtle, duck (Starkweather Creek)
After a drought, some rain cleared out the still waters of our local Starkweather Creek, we decided to enjoy a weekday paddle. The ducks and turtles were really enjoying themselves that day too. Continue reading Duck-duck, turtle, duck (Starkweather Creek)
Yahara River shuttle and “escort” service
We shuttled our friend’s car to the Olbrich boat take-out then “escorted” them in our canoe down the Yahara River from Tenney Park to Lake Monona. At that point we circled back to Tenney, and they paddled the lake to their car. Continue reading Yahara River shuttle and “escort” service