The entire Lake Michigan Water Trail encompasses 1,638 miles along Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan’s shorelines. Wisconsin’s section spans 523 of those miles and is largely unfinished, but ultimately, the plan is to offer paddlers evenly-spaced access points (including restrooms)…
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…
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 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…
Touring Horseshoe Island in Door County: There are a lot of opportunities for paddling in Door County, but here’s a great half-day destination paddle to a crescent-shaped island that offers a short hike, as well as prime fishing within…
Sheboygan Falls to Lake Michigan: Hardly a destination river trip to make a bucket list, but a splendid final segment of a great, underrated river in southeastern Wisconsin. This trip on the Sheboygan is never far away from development…
County Road J to Lake Michigan: A true gem of a stream, the highlight of which is its endless riffles and playful current. Add to that a pretty environment with lovely moraine hills, numerous public parks and one of…
Port Washington to Grafton: Take one part jade green water, one perfect launching site, innumerable cool dunes, plus one hike-in gorge and you have the makings of one very fun sea kayaking paddle. Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Trip…
Sister Bay to Garret Bay: An absolute gem of a sea kayaking experience on crystal-clear jade green waters, enormous bluffs with excellent rock formations, beautiful vistas and even a visible shipwreck right at the takeout, this trip will be…
Estabrook Park to Bruce Street: A return to one of our favorite river trips, this final section of the Milwaukee River offers a unique mix of environmental and urban with sights natural and human-made along the way. The higher…
A there-and-back paddle at Cave Point offers some fun Lake Michigan paddling with the highlight being the rock cuts and caves that line the shore of the park. Here's a few minutes kayaking around Cave Point...…
A short and peaceful day-paddle on the extremely beautiful Mink River, one of the most pristine freshwater estuaries in the country, located in Door County...…
Touring Cave Point County Park in Door County: Cave Point County Park is a great diversion for hikers and excellent for paddlers who happen to be in the Door County area. A there-and-back paddle offers some fun Lake Michigan…
Rowley’s Bay: A very short and peaceful paddle through one of the most pristine freshwater estuaries in the country, the Mink River is a unique diversion to seek out in Door County. Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ Trip Report Date: August 16,…