Stebbensville Road to Murwin County Park: A wonderfully scenic quietwater paddle that’s perfect for beginners and families, this section of the Yahara River is one of our all-time favorites and one that provides a different experience every time we…
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This year’s event was much improved as far as designated unloading spots and longer-term parking (available at the adjacent Care Wisconsin lot). The clouds were a bit ominous after a morning drizzle which surely kept some people from paddling,…
The annual Fools’ Flotilla – an event to raise awareness of the work of the Wisconsin River Alliance – is this Sunday, June 10th. Last year, the first family of Miles Paddled took part and we had a blast! Take…
Starting just north of Madison in DeForest, this trip on the headwaters of the Yahara River is an unexpected delight. More creek-like than anything, this intimate adventure has a whole lot of riffles and small boulder gardens to add…
Mud Lake to Lake Kegonsa: Out first ever full-moon paddle on the next to nonexistent current of the Yahara River between lakes Waubesa and Kegonsa. The sizeable width of it makes for a great landscape to dabble in paddling…
Touring Cherokee Marsh in Dane County: Quietwater enthusiasts love Cherokee Marsh for its abundant wildlife and acres of no-wake water. On various days in the marsh, you might spot sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, bullfrogs, eastern painted turtles and carp…
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…
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…
Windsor Road to Yahara Heights County Park: A disappointing section of the Yahara River which is fraught with deadfall and other obstructions. This trip will frustrate all but gluttons for punishment and paddling masochists. Rating: ☆ ☆ Trip Report…
Mud Lake to Lake Kegonsa: The river section connecting Mud Lake (via Lake Waubesa) and Lake Kegonsa, this very brief section has a couple of pretty but fleeting moments – fun for a late winter jaunt when open water…
Lake Kegonsa to Stoughton: A short stretch of slow, wide water between Lake Kegonsa and downtown Stoughton that is mostly developed but still pleasant. This makes for a great beginner’s river or after-work float. Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ Trip…
Clocking in at 62 miles long, the Yahara River has three identities: the upper, the chain of lakes and the lower...…
Stoughton to Stebbensville Road: Half boring and slow, half gorgeous and swift, here the Yahara River feels like it faces a personality crisis – with the latter part of the paddle winning the day in a most glorious manner.…
The lower Yahara is a favorite paddle of ours. On this day, in higher water, there was less excitement to be had (except for the Mokai) but a nice day to be on the water nonetheless...…
On our third trip to the Yahara, the complexion of the paddle changed considerably due to higher water but it was a welcome change to see one of our favorites at a different level, giving us a new experience...…