Rock River paddle from Beloit to Riverside Park, Saturday, May 4, 2024

We will meet at the launch site at 4th St (Route 213), Beloit, WI in the back parking lot of the Beloit Bicycle Company, just north of the Rock River at 9:43 am.For a shorter trip, if there is interest, … Continue reading

Devil’s Lake paddle and hike at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Sunday, September 17, 2023

We will meet at north shore boat landing at Devil’s lake State Park on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at about 10:03 AM. The north shore boat landing is on the north side of the park just off of DL no … Continue reading

Sugar River Paddle, Yale Bridge Road to Two Rivers Forest Preserve or Macktown, Saturday, August 26, 2023

We will meet at Yale Bridge on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at about 9:07 AM. The canoe launch is north of Sugar River Forest Preserve as shown in the map below. We will shuttle at 9:37 and try to be … Continue reading

Pecatonica River Paddle, Two Rivers Forest Preserve to Rock Rover Boat Launch in Rockton, IL, Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Pecatonica River Paddle, Two Rivers Forest Preserve to Rock Rover Boat Launch in Rockton, IL, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 We will meet at Two Rivers Forest Preserve on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at about 9:27 AM. The canoe launch is … Continue reading

Rock River paddle from Beloit to Riverside Park, Saturday, June 24, 2023

Rock River paddle from Beloit to Riverside Park, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Do not worry this will not get canceled, people have already committed to going to this paddle.We will meet at the launch site at 4th St (Route 213), … Continue reading

Canceled, Rock River paddle from Beloit to Riverside Park

Rock River paddle from Beloit to Riverside Park, Saturday, June 17, 2023.We will meet at the launch site at 4th St (Route 213), Beloit, WI in the back parking lot of the Beloit Bicycle Company, just north of the Rock … Continue reading

Rock River paddle Oregon to Grand Detour

The trip is on, Saturday May 27, 2023.  The water is somewhat high, but not in flood.  I recommend at least a little moving water experience if you are joining us.  Bring your own canoe or kayak, paddle(s), PFD(and wear … Continue reading

Turtle Creek Spring Paddle, from O’Riley Road to Sweet Allyn Park

Saturday May 6, 2023, Maripat and I are doing Turtle Creek for sure from O’Riley Road to Sweet Allyn Park. Meet 9:37am at O’Riley Rd. put-in (at 5310 S O Riley Rd, Darien, WI 53114). Car shuttle at 10:07am. FYI: O’Riley Road bridge is out … Continue reading

Trip Report for Turtle Creek

Trip report: Saturday 15 April 2023 Today, Monday 17 April 2023, I rolled out of bed at 06:04 and looked out the window. There is a light covering of snow on the lawn. Going down stairs I looked at the … Continue reading

Turtle Creek Paddle, Sunday 6 November

Turtle Creek Paddle Sunday 6 November I am hosting my annual Turtle Creek Paddle from The Forest Preserve at O’Riley Rd. to Sweet Allyn Park at Highway “J” Day light savings time ends , set your clocks back, or you … Continue reading