Thursday, October 1, 2026
There are plenty of great rivers for paddling across the Upper Midwest. But a select few streams with small watersheds -- rising quickly after rain and falling just as fast — stand apart. Combine …
MilesPaddled.com is a robust website for the paddlesports community that documents, rates, and writes about experiences on the water – mostly on rivers in Wisconsin but also spilling over into …
While many know the plethora of silent sports areas surrounding much of the north woods in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, there are still some hidden gems that most tourists don’t frequent. …
Picture a cabin nestled along the shore of a Northwoods lake. Tethered to the dock, a 16-foot canoe bobs in gentle waves. Its composite hull is a brilliant candy-apple red, and its trim and supports …
A new proposal under consideration by a Minnesota legislative committee is attracting interest from the state’s outdoor recreation community. Lawmakers are weighing a measure that would add a …
The Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers announced that Darren Bush has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Wisconsin Paddlers Hall of Fame. Bush was formally recognized on March 21, 2026, …
Registration for summer and fall 2026 I Can! outdoor recreation programs in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas open Friday, March 20. The I Can! series of award-winning outdoor …
The best traditions begin without intention. One year, my friend Jeff and I counted backwards and realized that we’d paddled at least once during the last twelve months, winter notwithstanding. …
March 1991. It’s March 1, I’m sitting on the floor next to several large boxes of SealLine Dry Bags and a bunch of price tags. I’m wearing a walking cast to support my broken ankle. I had …
Held every March in Madison, Wisconsin, Canoecopia is the world’s biggest paddlesports event. Over three days, 15,000 paddlers swarm the Alliant Energy Center for deals on gear and to attend more …
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Darren Bush, paddling evangelist and co-owner of Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison, WI, published a letter on his blog titled, “How do I tell the world …
Paddle and Portage media is excited to announce it has been chosen as the official media partner for Canoecopia 2026. It marks the second consecutive year Paddle and Portage will serve in this …
Held November 14th-16th, 2025, in Two Harbors, Minnesota, the Gale Storm Gathering helped Midwestern kayakers learn how to paddle in rough waters with the guidance of experienced, American Canoe …
It’s fall, friends. While we might be putting our gardens to bed with scant thought of spades or rakes until spring, our canoes and kayaks shouldn’t be shuttered to the same fate. Indeed, …
Everyone lives in a watershed, and every river tells a story. The tale of the Kickapoo River in southwestern Wisconsin is a long and winding one, beginning about half a billion years ago when most of …
Spirits were high, water levels perfect, and the weather was subject to opinion as trip plans and possible hazards were sounded out to the gathering of Northstar faithful along the banks of the …
Viroqua, this bucolic town in the heart of the Driftless region, is becoming quite an attraction for those who love silent sports throughout the country. What once, not long ago, was a sleepy …