Cost: $25
Level: Beginner
Maximum Size: 10 attendees

Description:

Incorporated into the Offsite Day on the last day of ITS, enjoy a 4-mile paddle on the Yahara River from between Lake Waubesa and Lake Kegonsa, two of the lakes on the Madison chain. The sleepy river stretch is a popular paddle destination and it includes a short boulder garden, which is the remains of a Native American fish weir and an attractive historic truss bridge at Dyreson Road. The paddle will end at Fish Camp County Park, where a recent development project added a new accessible fishing pier, an accessible kayak launch pier and walk-in canoe/kayak ramp. Meet at Boat Launch at Babcock County Park (location of Offsite Day).

PLEASE NOTE: Times noted included transportation to and from location noted above. Start time is when transportation intends to depart and the end time is when attendees are expected to arrive back by. Please arrive at requested location 15 minutes before start time to check-in.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn about the Yahara River ecosystem, including common flora and fauna and the Yahara River chain hydrology.

• Participants will learn about Dane County Parks Paddle in the Parks public education programs, which includes a full summer of paddling trips that either start or end (or both) on Dane County Parks property.

• Participants will learn paddle technique, including stoke timing and teamwork

Leaders:

Dane County Park Staff