County Road W to Highway 47: A quintessential northwoods narrative known not for its rapids or granite boulders, but rather its soft features and easy float, this classic paddle on the Manitowish River is a natural delight for slow-flow…
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Canoe & Kayak Camping Wisconsin: Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
At first glance, the massive Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest looks like an overwhelming paddle-camp planning challenge (I mean, just look at our overview map below). Thankfully, however, the Wisconsin DNR provides six recommended routes that overlap and intertwine…
The Manitowish River originates at High Lake, just northeast of Boulder Junction where it then flows 44 miles through many lakes in the Northern Highlands-American Legion State Forest. These twenty-four miles are the last before the Manitowish joins the…
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…