Free Canoe / Kayak Trips

On Saturday July 26th, the RCC will offer two different canoe/kayak trips on local rivers. The trips are free and open to the public. To participate in either of these trips, you must make a reservation in advance by calling Dave Bendlin at 608-868-3824 by Friday, July 25th. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak, but if you don’t own one, there will be a limited number of kayaks available for use at no charge.
The first trip takes place from 9 am-1 pm on the Yahara River west of Edgerton, WI. Participants will meet at Murwin Park off County Highway H in the village of Fulton, WI where we will arrange shuttles among the participants. The Yahara River is a wide, shallow river with a gentle current suitable for beginners and family-style paddling. Bring a beverage and snacks and wear clothes suitable for swimming.
The second trip takes place from 2–6 pm on the Badfish Creek near Cooksville, WI. Participants will meet at Murwin Park off County Highway H in the village of Fulton, WI where we will arrange shuttles among the participants. The Badfish Creek is a narrow, twisting waterway with a quick current and many obstacles that require good boat control. It is not recommended for beginners who don’t want to get wet and is not suited for large canoes or family-style paddling. Bring a beverage and snacks and wear clothes suitable for swimming; we’ll stop along the way for a break where participants can swim if they choose.