If anyone has any ideas for interesting stretches of river to paddle or
local outfitters to use in connection with the trip outlined below, I would
be most grateful.

Our local scout troop, which camps all over the midwest, is looking for
suggestions for outfitters and paddling spots somewhere in south/central or
eastern Wisconsin, e.g., on the Wisconsin river, for an overnight trip in
September. (Start in the morning, camp on a sandbar or river bank, and
finish up the next day, either one way or a circuit.) We will probably end
up using canoes, although I would like to offer any boys who are interested
the chance to try river kayaking if that worked out.

Thanks.

TFJ

On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 02:40:20 GMT, wrote:

If anyone has any ideas for interesting stretches of river to paddle or
local outfitters to use in connection with the trip outlined below, I would
be most grateful.

Our local scout troop, which camps all over the midwest, is looking for
suggestions for outfitters and paddling spots somewhere in south/central or
eastern Wisconsin, e.g., on the Wisconsin river, for an overnight trip in
September. (Start in the morning, camp on a sandbar or river bank, and
finish up the next day, either one way or a circuit.) We will probably end
up using canoes, although I would like to offer any boys who are interested
the chance to try river kayaking if that worked out.

Thanks.

TFJ



Well of course the most obvious spot would be the stretch downstream from either
Sauk City or Spring Green. Not exciting fast water perhaps but still a nice
float with plenty of sandbars. There are also canoe liveries in both towns. You
should be aware that there is (was?) a nude beach at Mazomanie so plan your
outing accordingly. There are some fairly nice day trips in south-eastern
Wisconsin, Turtle Creek comes to mind, but not much in the way of multi-day
trips. North-eastern Wisconsin may have some longer trips that would be more
interesting fast water wise. The lower Peshtigo and Oconto may be worth
exploring although you'd probably have to camp in a campground.


g.c.

You may wish to check out http://www.discover-net.com/~mlana/reboating.html
which has a list of outfitters, arranged by location. I'm sure that some of
them could assist you in the particulars of appropriate options for your group
at that time of year.

Hugo at Camp Gardner Dam on the Wolf River would certainly be the most
logical person to talk to IMHO. (This is a Scout Camp) Plenty of
adventure all in one area.