Black Earth Creek V

Black Earth (The Shoe Box Landing) to Hudson Road
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A return trip with a new twist to one of our favorite places to paddle in the Madison area, with…

Black Earth Creek Paddle Guide

Even before I ever stepped foot in a kayak, I’d been curious about Black Earth Creek. There it is, zigging and zagging along Highway 14 as you head west from Madison towards Cross Plains, then Black Earth and finally Mazomanie (usually on one’s way to Spring Green or places yet beyond)...

Black Earth Creek IV

Black Earth to Walking Iron Park
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A trip that’s two-thirds wonderful and endearing and one-third frustrating. But all along is fun riffly water in a Class I trout…

Black Earth Creek III

Cross Plains to Black Earth
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A section of the beautiful Black Earth Creek that’s a lot of fun if you like a little adventure and can manage…

Black Earth Creek Video: Blynn Road to Arena

It was by no means, a great paddle but here's what it looked like to kayak Black Earth Creek to the Wisconsin River (minus a few portages)...