Sunday July 5, 2026, Maripat and I are doing Turtle Creek from O’Riley Road to Sweet Allyn Park.  Please note the water levels are good. Currently the forecast has highs in the mid 80 degrees with only 20% changes of rain for Sunday.  Currently, the Turtle Creek is at 4.18 Feet and running at 140 cubic feet per second.  This is normal for this time of year.

Meet 9:33am at O’Riley Rd. put-in (at 5310 S O Riley Rd, Darien, WI 53114). Car shuttle at 9:53am. FYI: O’Riley Road bridge is out where crosses Turtle Creek.

The usual rules apply including but not limited to:

Participants provide their own suitable canoe or kayak, paddle(s), PFD/approved life jackets, and wear PFD on water

Minors must be accompanied by responsible adult

Adults must sign in, on waiver sheet

Hydration/drinking water BYO,

Lunch BYO

Dump bag – Dry bag w/change of clothing

Contact: This list, e-mail to jreuter@pobox.com, or Jeff Reuter cell phone at (815)494-8502

Members of Stateline paddlers and guests welcome

Members of Prairie State Canoeists and guests welcome