Category Archives: Paddle Events

Nature Current BIG Canoe Trip – Princeton to Berlin on the Upper Fox

Would you like the opportunity to paddle a BIG canoe?

Join us on the Fox River in our BIG canoe.

Join us on the Fox River in our BIG canoe.

Nature Current’s BIG Canoe will be joining the Fox Wisconsin Heritage Paddle on the upper Fox River from the White River Dam near Princeton to Berlin on Saturday, June 22nd.

This route begins at the White River Dam landing, downstream from Princeton, WI. It’s a very natural and scenic section of the Fox River. Along the way we’ll see where the White River flows into the Fox River on the left, and the Puchyan River also adds its contribution to the growing Fox River a bit further downstream. The trip distance is about 12.5 miles.

Be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen, and bring a snack for lunch!

For more information about this trip email Mark  at info@naturecurrent.com

If you’re not available June 22nd Nature Current’s canoe will be paddling four additional Heritage Parkway Paddle events this season.  June 23rd – Winneconne to Oshkosh, July 20th – Park to Park Paddle – Neenah to Appleton, August 17th – Tall Ships Paddle and September 28th – Appleton Locks Paddle.  We currently have room in all these upcoming heritage paddle trips.  Contact Mark at Nature Current for details about these trips.

Or, get your own group together and Nature Current can create a fun filled nature immersion customized for your group.  Nature Current have many paddles available on the Wolf River and Fox River.  The BIG canoe is a great way to experience Wisconsin’s waterways with your friends, family or any group that would enjoy a nature outing.

Princeton to Berlin trip map via Fox Wisconsin Heritage Parkway

Portage to Portage Paddling Project Presentation

The Portage to Portage Paddling Project – 5000 Miles Through Your Back Yard.

See where kayaking can take you at the new Divepoint Paddle and Adventure Center Demo Day on Saturday May 12th.

Saturday May 12th

Demos start at 10:00 am
Presentation: 5:00 pm

Wausau native Jake Stachovak will be on hand to recount the tales of the ten month 5740 mile solo kayak trip that took him all the way around the eastern United States in 2010. Jake’s expedition kayak and gear will be on display and he will be at the new Wausau store all day at 106 East Wausau Ave helping out with kayak demos.

On water demos start at 10:00 AM followed by the one hour presentation at 5:00 PM.

For more information contact Divepoint Wausau at 715-845-3483. To learn more about the trip visit www.portagetoportage.com

Fox River Appleton Locks Paddle Video Part 5

Voyager Canoe leaving lock #4

The final video from the Appleton Locks group paddle on September 24th. 119 canoes and kayaks enjoyed a fun outing on the Fox River in Appleton. Paddlers started at Lutz Park in Appleton and traveled to Sunset Park in Kimberly, traveling through the 4 Appleton locks over the 6 mile paddle. Check out the previous 4 videos to see the entire trip in video.

Thanks for watching this final segment of the Appleton Locks paddle.

Enjoy videos from part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4 of our paddle journey through the Appleton locks.

Fox River Appleton Locks Paddle Video part 4

Fox River Appleton Locks Oneida St. bridge

Appleton Locks Paddle 4th segment video from our group paddle on September 24th. This video is of the group paddling through the locks from Appleton Lock #3 to Lock #4 with 119 other paddlers. Thanks to Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers for organizing this group paddle outing.

Check out videos from part 1, part 2 and part 3 of the Appleton Locks group paddle.

Fox River Appleton Locks Paddle Video Part 3

Kayaking between lock #2 and #3

Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers organized a group paddle on the Fox River through the Appleton Locks on September 24th. We had a great turn out with 119 paddle craft participating.

This video covers the segment from the 2nd lock to the 3rd lock in Appleton. Check out the previous 2 Appleton locks videos and watch for additional segments on our way to Kimberly.

Check out the video from the first segment and the second segment video of the Appleton Locks Paddle and stay tuned for the next segment in lock #4.

Fox River Appleton Locks Paddle Part 2

On the morning of September 24th 119 canoes and kayaks set out on an adventure to paddle through the 4 Appleton locks on the Fox River. This video features the section after lock #1 and going through lock #2.

If you missed the first Appleton Locks video it covers the beginning at Lutz Park in Appleton through lock #1.

Stay tuned for the additional videos on this great group paddle through Appleton.

Fox River Appleton Locks Paddle Video #1

Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers had a great paddle event on the Fox River in September. 119 kayaks and canoes started at Lutz Park in Appleton, went through the 4 Appleton locks and on to Sunset Park in Kimberly.

Here is a video with highlights from the beginning of the trip.

Stay tuned for additional videos from the Appleton Locks Paddle.

An Evening with Jake Stachovak at Mosquito Hill

Jake's Route

FRIENDS OF MOSQUITO HILL, INC.,

In recognition of the Charlotte Bates Fenlon Memorial Fund of The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

Cordially invite you to:
AN EVENING WITH JAKE STACHOVAK

We Are Linked By Water

PLACE:
Mosquito Hill Nature Center,
New London, WI
DATE:
Friday, October 14, 2011

TIME:
7:00 P.M.
Reception to follow

 

TICKETS:
$15.00 per person in advance.
Children 16 and under free if accompanied by an adult (One child/adult)

 

About Jake Stachovak

Jake StachovakAt age 34, Jake Stachovak launched from Portage, Wisconsin on a frigid December morning in 2009 and spent 177 of the next 280 days paddling down the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, through the Gulf of Mexico, around Florida, up the Atlantic coast, through New York’s canal system, through the Great Lakes and up the Fox River to return to Portage. In all, he traveled 5,700 miles in a 17-foot kayak, carrying everything he would need stowed in its cargo hatches or strapped to its deck. Join us on October 14th to hear his astonishing story.

Family Canoe & Kayak Paddle Led by Jake Stackovak

 

Mosquito Hill Nature Center Presents
Family Canoe & Kayak Paddle Led by Jake Stachovak

Kayaking near Shaw's Landing on the Wolf River

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9:00—Noon

  • Time: 9:00 AM—Gather at the Riverside Park Boat Landing (1215 W. Wolf River Ave., New London.) After unloading, vehicles will be driven to the take out point and drivers will be shuttled back to Riverside Park. 
  • Cost: $10 per person includes paddle or indoor program*, insurance, shuttle and light refreshments (*in case of inclement weather Jake will offer an indoor program at Mosquito Hill Nature Center on how to prepare for an extended kayak trip. No refunds will be given if the paddle is cancelled.) Preregistration is required by Sept. 30th.

Bring:

  1.  A kayak or canoe (a limited number of canoes are available on a first-come-first-served basis for those who do not have one.)
  2. A wearable Personal Floatation Device (life jacket) per participant
  3. A bag lunch
  4. Appropriate outdoor clothing (the paddle will be held rain or shine unless there is lightning.)
Contact Mosquito Hill Nature Center for more information on the paddle.
Also,  Jake Stachovak will be doing a presentation at Mosquito Hill Nature Center.

An Evening with Jake Stachovak

When:  Friday, October 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm program with reception to follow
Tickets:  $15.00 per person in advance


About Jake Stachovak

Jake StachovakAt age 34, Jake Stachovak launched from Portage, Wisconsin on a frigid December morning in 2009 and spent 177 of the next 280 days paddling down the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, through the Gulf of Mexico, around Florida, up the Atlantic coast, through New York’s canal system, through the Great Lakes and up the Fox River to return to Portage. In all, he traveled 5,700 miles in a 17-foot kayak, carrying everything he would need stowed in its cargo hatches or strapped to its deck. Join us on October 14th to hear his astonishing story.

Wolf River Yakker Meetup – CCC to 156

Fox Valley Yakkers meetup paddle from CCC to 156 on the Wolf River on a beautiful Saturday in September.

The Wolf River between the bridge at CCC and the bridge at 156 is definitely one of the prettiest parts of the lower Wolf River. The Navarino Nature Area run borders the river in part of this section.   The entire area is left in it’s natural state.  There are very few signs of  civilization when you are on the river.

CCC to 156 is about 12 miles.

This video time lapse includes a few miles in the middle of the trip. The entire trip was 12 miles downstream on the Wolf.

Check out Fox Valley Yakkers for future meetups.