Stebbensville Road to Murwin County Park: A wonderfully scenic quietwater paddle that’s perfect for beginners and families, this section of the Yahara River is one of our all-time favorites and one that provides a different experience every time we…
Browsing Tag
2010
Old Stage Road to Casey Road: It’s no secret that we love Badfish Creek, or that this is our absolute favorite paddling stretch near Madison – we’ve directed paddlers to Old Stage Road numerous times over the last decade.…
Sheridan Springs Road to Lyons: A delightful jaunt on a very pretty river with two distinct temperaments – placid and slow, frisky and fun – surrounded by a predominantly unspoiled landscape. The only deterrents are this trip often is…
With a third addition to the Miles Paddled fleet, we needed another rack for the garage. We thought we’d have a little fun documenting the process for building your own Homemade (& Affordable) Kayak Rack, super simple DIY solution...…
Here's six minutes of our journey down the Lower Wisconsin River from Prairie Du Sac to Arena...…
Let's talk about pants. When it comes to packing light, every bit of space counts...…
With the ever-growing popularity of kayaking in Wisconsin, it only makes sense to feature the sport on everyone's vehicle...…
We were recently informed of this book by Warren Richey which was inspired by a race around Florida...…
Prairie Du Sac to Arena: Due to its proximity to Madison (and therefore, denser population) this uppermost section of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway is the most traveled. It’s sometimes overlooked for quiet water enthusiasts for that same reasoning, but…
St. Croix Falls to Osceola: A magnificent stretch of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway that begins immediately with an outstanding gorge, exhilarating (and paddable) rapids, beautiful cliffs, with lots of sandy beaches and sandbar islands before calming down…
A return to the Badfish in slightly higher water brought about much of the fun we had the first go round. Twisty, riffly, rocky and sandy, the Badfish is just an appealing and fun creek to explore...…
In flood conditions, the Bark is a lackluster endeavor - as a slow river gets even slower and swampier - on its journey to the Rock River and eventually into downtown Fort Atkinson...…
On our third trip to the Yahara, the complexion of the paddle changed considerably due to higher water but it was a welcome change to see one of our favorites at a different level, giving us a new experience...…
Burnt Village Park to Downtown Fort Atkinson: In flood conditions, the Bark is a lackluster endeavor – as a slow river gets even slower and swampier – on its journey to the Rock River and eventually into downtown Fort…
What do you say about a tried and true classic? The Sven Saw is the only saw you'll ever need on the trail, in camp or even at home...…
The REI Half Dome 2 Tent is a great backpacking/kayaking tent if you're looking for a lightweight but roomy option for the wilderness...…
Arena to Gotham: Just like the upper stretch, you’ll no doubt, have more company on the water due to the proximity to the Sauk/Baraboo/Madison area but this section of the Wisconsin River offers more of what we’ve come to…
The Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Mattress Pad is a must-have for a good nights rest on the trail...…
GSI makes a tough, leak-free flask for spirits, water or whatever else you're taking with you on your journey...…
The MSR Mugmate Coffee & Tea Filter is the final word for making the best camp coffee...…
We love maps and the Wisconsin Atlas and Gazetteer is a map you can't live without when exploring the midwest...…
The Thule Glide & Set Rooftop Car Rack is as smooth and simple as the name implies. When it comes to choosing a kayak rack for your vehicle it comes down to how easy it is to load and…
The Well-Fed Backpacker by June Fleming has been around for quite sometime proving just how valuable it is to backpackers, campers and kayakers alike...…
River Trails of Southern Wisconsin is a great little resource when paired with the book Paddling Southern Wisconsin. Morrall River Films takes you on a visual journey of 26 rivers in Southern Wisconsin...…
I'm always interested in what gear people take when trying to keep things lightweight on the water. Especially when it comes to cooking... often the highlight of the day after a long paddle...…
Everything you've come to expect from the Paddling series is here. We couldn't live without Paddling Northern Wisconsin or Paddling Southern Wisconsin by Mike Svob...…
The North Water Expedition Deck Bag may not be something you absolutely need but it's something you'll love using...…
Paddling Northern Wisconsin by Mike Svob is another must-have book for paddling in Wisconsin (Paddling Southern Wisconsin being the other)...…
Safety first, especially on the water. If you're going to paddle anything above a class I, it's wise to wear a helmet...…
Paddling Southern Wisconsin by Mike Svob is nothing short of a bible for paddling in Wisconsin...…