Frontier Park to Jacobus Park: A unique urban paddling trip that is surprisingly natural and preserved, featuring a ton of riffles and Class I rapids. There are several caveats, however – notoriously low water levels, two of the most…
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Highway 23 to Lake Winnebago: The rarely traveled Fond Du Lac River is an undiscovered gem that can and should be run at higher levels for a wildly frisky and fun paddling trip. It’s best for the intermediate paddler…
Weyauwega to Decker Memorial Park: On the last leg of its journey before its eventual meeting with the Wolf River, the Waupaca River’s last few miles will appeal to those who appreciate quietwater paddling and the tempered excitement of…
Little Hope to Shadow Lake: A very short trip down the last (realistically) paddleable section of the wonderful Crystal River is sparse on unique features, scenery or excitement, but it’s still a pleasant afternoon trip, or a dessert to…
Check out this month’s newsletter from the River Alliance of Wisconsin where we were interviewed for a question and answer session with Danika, one of the many great folks at the Alliance. Miles Paddled has chosen to support the…
Paddling isn’t always pretty as evidenced by our latest (and, again, mildly amusing) outtakes reel. Here’s what hit the cutting-room floor from our last three seasons of paddling rivers and creeks throughout our beloved Wisconsin and its neighbors. (Adjust to…
Veterans Memorial Park to Windsor Road: Adventurous paddlers will enjoy paddling the headwaters of the Yahara River, because at the right levels, it’s swift, riffly and just a whole lot of fun. Expect some deadfall but also expect to…
Old County Road I to Kelly Road: Quite possibly the prettiest, most intimate stream we’ve been lucky enough to paddle, Robinson Creek is a dazzling palette of colors – copper, cream, and green – hidden in the hollows and…
Trow Lake Dam to Halls Creek Landing: Halls Creek is one of many excellent paddling destinations in the Black River Falls area. With countless riffles, a few Class I ledges and numerous stunning rock formations that decorate the twists and turns through an…
On June 11th, we participated in the 7th Annual Fools’ Flotilla, an event created to bring awareness to the (great) work that the River Alliance of Wisconsin does. Timothy volunteered to help keep boats in line while Barry, Emilie and…
Forestville to Algoma: The Ahnapee River is a flatwater paddle in a wide, sometimes marsh-like estuary – perfect for silent sport enthusiasts. Dammed at Forestville it gently winds its way to its ultimate destination with Lake Michigan. With a convenient…
We wanted to give a huge thank you and shout-out to Bill for hosting the first ever Paddlepalooza at the Malt House to benefit the River Alliance of Wisconsin. We had a great time, met some wonderful people, sold some…
Streit Road to Denny Road: This section of Piscasaw Creek had everything I liked about the upper section and then some. Here I found beautiful prairie surroundings, farm dams that were fun and easy to run, and it was all topped off…
We’ve added some new t-shirts to our Spreadshirt shop! There are some new Jolly Rogers and Milespaddled.com designs, as well as some retro paddling shirts to showcase your love of canoeing and/or kayaking. All shirts are printed on men’s and women’s Spreadshirt brand shirts (much…
Maxon Road to Streit Road: A rarely paddled but really pleasant trip that travels through prairie and farmland in Northern Illinois, Piscasaw Creek, a tributary of the Kishwaukee River, is a wonderful option for beginners or Southern Wisconsin paddlers looking for…
Hey all, we’re thrilled to be part of an event to benefit the River Alliance of Wisconsin being put on by Bill and the Malt House! Proceeds from sales of Restoration Cider will go directly to the Alliance. The…
The upside of getting a new car is, well, getting a new car. The downside of getting a new car is the possibility that your old kayak roof rack may not plug-and-play nicely with it. Having said goodbye to my…
Before making my third boat purchase at Canoecopia 2015, I knew I wanted a crossover because I needed a smaller boat for the variety of paddling we do – from small creeks to narrow rivers, whitewater to flatwater. And…
Mirror Lake, a popular paddling destination located near the Wisconsin Dells, offers a diverse canoe and kayak experience not often found in a lake setting. It’s wonderfully scenic and especially pretty in fall. Have a look. (Adjust to 1080p…
In past years we’ve reviewed our visits to the “World’s Biggest Paddling Expo” that is Canoecopia – and while this year is no different, it’s totally different. Because this year, we were invited to speak at the show which was not only a…
Mill Creek should only really be paddled when water levels are up. When it is, this section offers a good mix of flatwater, riffles, a few whitewater drops and boulder gardens, offering quite a variety for a short four mile trip.…
Almost definitely a spring trip, or after heavy rains, the Onion River is a fun little paddle with a swift current, mild waves and splashy riffles. Have a look. (Adjust to 1080p for the best picture). Onion River I County…
News for some, a reminder for others… we’ll be at Canoecopia next weekend to present a talk on Timothy’s new paddling guide, “Canoeing & Kayaking South Central Wisconsin: 60 Paddling Adventures Within 60 Miles of Madison”. Stop by and say…
Combining light-whitewater, riffles and flatwater that culminates in a meeting with the majestic Lake Superior, the last miles of the Bois Brule River are as varied of a paddle as one could ask for. Have a look. (Adjust to 1080p…
One of our favorite paddles (possibly ever, but definitely of 2016) is the whitewater section of the Bois Brule River (Copper Range Landing to Highway 13). The entire stretch is a non-stop riffly ride with numerous drops and it’s a…
The historic Bois Brule River is a premier paddling destination set in an idyllic northern Wisconsin backdrop. This first section is the most diverse for paddlers with a combination of flat water, lakes, riffles and exciting whitewater (and also one…
Have a look at Billings, a scenic and intimate driftless creek and tributary of the Kickapoo River. This was one of our favorite paddles of 2016. (Adjust to 1080p for the best picture). Billings Creek County Road F to Landing…
Covel is an absolutely beautiful Illinois creek full of stunning scenery and continuous rapids – neither of which are evident from the put-in or take-out. This hidden gem is a thirsty creek, but paddlers who like small streams will…
Big Bureau is the kind of creek you have to hit at just the right levels, and one that we’ve wanted to paddle from the moment we laid eyes on it in videos from Tom Lindblade and Morrall River…
It’s time to start planning for one of our favorite non-paddling weekends of the year. That’s right, the 2017 Canoecopia Show Guide is out and available for download on Canoecopia.com. This year is a little extra special for us as…