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Adventures

 

The Upper Wisconsin River Dance

S4
The Upper Wisconsin River offers 30 miles of extraordinary excursions conveniently available in five, six-mile sections. The entire stretch is a wild, winding paddle with a deep channel and surprisingly good flow. All who paddle these sections rejoice in the scenery and wildlife. We will practice “reading the river” and using the current to help turn through the many sharp bends. We will also practice wake riding, back ferrying, drawing, and sweeping. For those using canoes, we will practice sit-and-switch paddling. Dancing this serpentine river is best experienced paddling a mid-length transitional kayak, solo canoe, or a sleeker tandem canoe with experienced partners and lightweight paddles. We will paddle one of the twelve-mile sections at an active pace and plan to be on the water for up to eight hours. Paddlers should have intermediate skills and sufficient endurance. 60-807-65206

Dan Clausen/Wes Doak
Monday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please indicate when registering if you are bringing a kayak or canoe.
Fee: $28 Class #13788
Fee with kayak rental: $48 Class #13789

 

Manitowish River – Headwaters to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage

S3
The Manitowish River flows rather quietly for 42 miles from High Lake to the Flambeau Flowage. This river served as a major fur trade route for the French Voyageurs, and archeologists have found Native American sites on the Manitowish chain of lakes that date back 8,000 years. Portions of the river are designated by the WDNR as an “exceptional” water resource. This trip has been divided into five days, all of which provide great wildlife and botanical values. The final section of the trip is the longest, and will take from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. We’ll paddle at a moderate pace each day, stopping occasionally to discuss various ecological features of the river and its cultural history. All participants will receive River Life, a book that describes the natural and cultural history of the Manitowish River. Sign up for any combination or number of days you would like. 60-607-69500

John Bates/Mary Burns
Monday, July 26 High Lake to Fish Trap Dam #1 Fee: $30 Class #13828 Fee with canoe rental: $40 Class #13829

Tuesday, July 27
Fishtrap Dam to County H and K #2 Fee: $30 Class #13830 Fee with canoe rental: $40 Class #13831

Wednesday, July 28
County H and K to Island Lake #3 Fee: $30 Class #13832 Fee with canoe rental: $40 Class #13833

Thursday, July 29
Rest Lake Dam to Hwy 47 #4 Fee: $30 Class #13834 Fee with canoe rental: $40 Class #13835

Friday, July 30
Hwy 47 to Murray’s Landing on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage #5 Fee: $30 Class #13836 Fee with canoe rental: $40 Class #13837

 


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