This trip down the Menomonee River was the tale of two types of paddles. In the beginning we were met with a couple dense and trying portages – one being the ugliest we’ve ever encountered. But after surviving those,…
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Menomonee River
Pilgrim Road to Frontier Park: A despicable section of an otherwise wonderful river on account of its multiple logjams and difficult portaging. While there are some charms to this trip – clear water, a couple rapids, enclosed tree canopies…
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…