Paddling Madison’s Wingra Creek
Once known as Dead Lake when European settlers believed it had no outlet and originally called “Ki-chunk-och-hep-er-rah” – the
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Wisconsin
Camping at Wisconsin’s Rock Island State Park
It’s almost 8:37 p.m. and I rush with my flashlight on a path through the dark forest to get back
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Paddling Madison’s Flood
A house along the Yahara River still requires sandbags almost a month after the flooding rains. With over a
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Canoe Trips and Camping on the Wisconsin River
They say you never step in the same river twice. On the Wisconsin River it can also be said you
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Canoe Camping on the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers
Three Nights Camping on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway The sky has grown light enough to read by
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Bockfest: Beer for a Cause
They say drinking is not a solution, and while that might be sage advice, there is always a rare exception.
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The Beermuda Triangle of Madison
***Update: coming soon – Beermuda Triangle t-shirts created in cooperation with Trevor Easton of ALT Brew*** Like some sort of
Read MoreHiking Madison: Donald Park
Another one of my favorite hikes near Madison is Donald Park. It’s included in my book 60 Hikes Within 60
Read MoreBlowing Frozen Bubbles: A Deep Freeze in Wisconsin
I say it every year: I love winter. I really do. I am a four seasons person and winter is
Read MoreTaking your beer, mead or wine camping – without glass
We did a lot of paddling on Wisconsin rivers this summer, and what you may not know is that a
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Paddling Northeastern Wisconsin: Pine and Wisconsin Rivers
Last weekend I caught up with Traveling Ted who was on his way back from a week on Isle Royale
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Paddling the Black River in Wisconsin
About mid-way through our 40 canoe paddle trips for my guidebook Paddling Wisconsin, we headed up I-94 near Black River
Read MoreGreat Taste of the Midwest 2013 Photos
I had the great pleasure to attend the Great Taste of the Midwest again this year, this time in the
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Paddling the La Crosse River
Our Canoe Trip on the La Crosse River Last weekend we finally hit the halfway mark writing my book Paddling
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Paddling Wisconsin: The Wild Side of the Milwaukee River
We did the urban Milwaukee paddle already, through the amazing green corridor on the north side of the City of
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Floods in Wisconsin and Paddling the Bark River
As Wisconsin is going through what is allegedly the wettest summer on record, it is a tricky time to be
Read MoreDonald Driver Gets a Street Named For Him in Titletown
I have to justify my travels sometimes. When I heard that now-retired Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver was
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Paddling on the Wolf River in Wisconsin
After our Door County kayak trip to Garrett Bay last weekend, we headed for Shawano, Wisconsin to pick up one
Read MoreKayaking in Door County: Garrett Bay
Garrett Bay lies at the northern tip of the Door Peninsula in Wisconsin (the thumb of the mitten, jutting out
Read MoreMilwaukee Brewfest 2012 – Photos
Milwaukee Brewfest took place last weekend along the shores of Lake Michigan – perfectly sunny day with enough chill of
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