Located between Tomahawk and Minocqua, Willow Flowage offers a “getting away from it all” kind of feel all set in classic Wisconsin wilderness. Described as “Almost Canada”, the 4,217-acre lake is isolated from roads and development and offers acres…
The Flambeau River begins as two major forks—the North and the South. When they become a singular branch just south of Winter, Wisconsin, they continue flowing southwest towards the Chippewa River. The South Fork is popular for whitewater paddlers…
Rock Island is one of the more unique destinations one could choose for a paddling-camping adventure in Wisconsin. It takes some extra effort to get there – it is a travel commitment – which is why it’s one of…
The Kickapoo river is one of the premier paddling destinations in not only the beloved driftless region of our state, but all of Wisconsin. If you ever wished for an idyllic setting to canoe or kayak, this is it.…
We’re often asked where to canoe and kayak camp in Wisconsin, so we thought it was long overdue to create a guide of go-to destinations, as well as some you may or may not know about. Paddle-camping opportunities in…
We’re excited to offer Miles Paddled face masks, because let’s face it, (pun) you might need one when sharing a shuttle. We won’t be taking any profit from the sale of these, and instead, $1 of every mask will…
Throughout the last three years, we’ve gathered some mildly amusing outtakes from our adventures documenting rivers and creeks throughout Wisconsin (and our neighbors). It might be a stretch to call these entertaining, but it’s certainly revealing to see what…
An extraordinarily short but delightful paddle within Wisconsin’s most popular State Park, this little adventure provides a different perspective to the towering bluffs of Devil’s Lake, and is especially appealing during the peak colors of fall. (Adjust to 1080p for…
By now you’ve probably heard that our favorite event of the year, Canoecopia, was cancelled this afternoon due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This had to be a hard call for Rutabaga and their crew to make, but it was certainly…
The fabled lower section of Robinson Creek features no fewer than five Class II-III ledges through a series of two separate mini canyons. As such, this trip demands caution and care, and should be considered only by experienced paddlers…
Turtle Creek is one of our favorite paddles in Southern Wisconsin. This section is rather tame with wide and long straightaways, but the payoff of paddling beneath the beautiful Tiffany Stone Arch bridge is the cherry on top of this…
Here’s a short but wonderful trip down the South Branch of the Root River in Minnesota’s driftless country which is narrow, full of riffles, standing waves and some attractive outcrops. (Adjust to 1080p for the best picture). Root River:…
We love paddling our neighboring states, especially Minnesota’s driftless region. Here, we returned to the Cannon River to explore a section quite popular for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. With that in mind, do know that you’ll company along the…
Canoecopia 2020’s Show Guide has landed and is available for download on Canoecopia.com. This year, not only is Timothy giving two talks, but friend and family of Miles Paddled, Mr. Craig Charles is speaking too. Educator, author, adventurer, and the…
If you’ve ever wondered about the Scuppernong, wonder no more. It’s flat and often channelized, but mostly marsh-like and open. And it’s full of birds and sometimes boats. On this beautiful blue-skied Sunday in early-August, it made for a…
This section of Badfish Creek is our absolute favorite paddle near Madison. With almost always reliable water levels, riffles, sand/gravel bars, and maintained access points, it’s as delightful of a paddle experience one could ask for. Here’s a look at last…
Have a look at the there-and-back Door County diversion we had last July by paddling some big-lake (or big-Bay, I suppose) waters on our way to hike around Horseshoe Island. It’s a great paddle so long as the water…
It’s been well documented that at the right water levels, the Pewaukee River has proven potential. But on this specific day, it was far too low – which made for a half weed-choked and half-hoofing-it type of “paddle.” As…
In 2019, we returned to one of our favorite sections of the Grant River. Although we didn’t update the trip report (since nothing was notably different) we did capture the trip on video again. What was unique this time…
2019 was another eventful year for Milespaddled.com, so before fully embracing 2020, we thought we’d take a moment to look back at some of the notable things that came about this year. After finishing our year-long Tenth Anniversary celebration we got…
Today we once again say goodbye to one paddling season and welcome in another. But before we officially sunset 2019 and head into year number twelve of Milespaddled.com, we bring you our annual look back at our favorite paddles…
Black Friday is here, which means it’s time to start shopping for your special paddling brothers and sisters. Once again, Miles Paddled has got you covered by bravely wading into the sea of Amazon to discover the unique (and sometimes…
This is less of a Miles Paddled story and more of a personal tale of achievement, but it’s paddling-related and sure to be of interest to paddlers the world over (totally kidding of course, maybe a couple zip codes…
Hey all, we’ve added a bunch of new apparel options to the Miles Paddled Spreadshirt Shop. Now we have hoodies, baseball tees, tank tops, and even more t-shirts offered in even more brands. Some are cheaper than the premium…
Touring Devil’s Lake in Devil’s Lake State Park: An extraordinarily short but delightful paddle within Wisconsin’s most popular State Park, this little adventure provides a different perspective to the towering bluffs of Devil’s Lake, and is especially appealing during the…
Kelly Road to West Pine Hill Road: The fabled lower section of Robinson Creek features no fewer than five Class II-III ledges through a series of two separate mini canyons. As such, this trip demands caution and care, and…
It doesn’t get much cooler than this. The Wisconsin Historical Society recently shared news that paddlers can now find direct GPS coordinates to shipwreck sites as well as nearby access points. “Boaters, kayakers, beach walkers, divers, etc. can now…
O’Riley Road to Sweet-Allyn Park: Upstream from the most fun and interesting stretch of Turtle Creek lies a wooly (but not wild) trip on a rather wide and slow stretch. This quiet excursion (aside from some highway noise) is…
Preston Trailhead Park to Heron Road: A fantastic day trip on a narrow, often canopied river with plenty of delightful riffles, standing waves, and some very attractive outcrops. When you add it all up, it makes for a wonderful…
Cannon Falls to Welch: A bluff country paddle full of numerous riffles, gravel bars and island channels that cut through bluffed-valleys 300′ tall along the eastern edge of Minnesota’s Driftless region, this popular section of the Cannon River is…