Put in for the Wisconsin River. In late May 2024, I pointed my Ford Explorer north and drove from Oklahoma to Wisconsin for my first-ever kayaking expedition. My goal was simple: explore the Wisconsin and Yahara Rivers and see what waited beyond the next bend. This blog focuses on the Wisconsin River and the unforgettable miles I spent paddling through its powerful currents. The Wisconsin River as seen from Lake Delton, Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Duck Tour Boat is noticeable to

Picture this. You wake up on a random Saturday morning with no plans and start looking at kayaking spots in the Texas Hill Country. Then, 30 minutes later, you decide to drive 5 hours to Austin, Texas, to kayak the Colorado River and see where the day takes you. What starts as a spontaneous decision then leads you to one of the most memorable trips you've ever had. After 2 years, I'm finally ready to tell the story of the Colorado River adventure! Slovacek's in West, Texas.

On the morning of January 4th, 2026, I chose to leave the cold air of east central Missouri and travel to Kentucky Lake near Benton, Kentucky, to celebrate 29 years on this beautiful planet. Now, this wasn't a spontaneous trip on my birthday, but rather, a return to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, a place I had fallen in love with during the summer months of 2025. After a 4-hour drive, I arrived at beautiful Kentucky Lake, where temperatures were in the