Posts Tagged ‘baraboo river’

A Flash Flood Watch continues in Sauk County through this afternoon into tomorrow morning. Thunderstorms will again roll across the area through tonight bringing an additional 1-3 inches of rain.  Currently the Baraboo river while still higher than normal, is staying below flood stage at both the Rock Springs & West Baraboo gauges. The river ...

We were just leaving the Coffee Bean Connection in Downtown Baraboo when the rain began to fall.   Sure, there were flash flood warnings in Sauk County, but we were still hoping to get in an afternoon of paddling at Devil's Lake State Park. Now we know why the lake has flooded so often in recent years. ...

Memorial weekend is the first big holiday weekend of the summer season and rarely is it relaxing.  Well, if you and your family are looking for a peaceful escape, I have one for you.  Take a paddle down the the Baraboo river.   Much of the river is shallow and slow moving as it winds it's ...

"Expanded opportunities for recreation for locals and tourists will result from removal of the dams. The free-flowing "Baraboo Rapids" will be a significant attraction for people seeking more challenging canoeing or kayaking. " - John Exo, UW-Extention, April 2006. Commentary - You don't hear much in the Baraboo area about expanded opportunities for canoeing and kayaking ...

I know it's tough.  Once the holiday season has past, winter seems to suck the life out of many of us. The days are short, it's too cold to go outside and inside.. Well, is there anything more life-sucking than another car commercial?  There are days when winter just makes you want to scream!! The answer ...

The way the press over reacts to snow storms these days it almost makes you feel dirty to write about it!  I'm not sure what the word is for "more than hype" but that's the word I want.  Well, if you don't spend too much time watching the news and simply get outside it's actually ...

The cold winter nights are hard upon us here in Wisconsin.  For quite a few evenings I've driven across the bridge down by the old "Boo Canoe" here in Baraboo.  Looking off to the east there is a wonderfully picturesque view of the city.  The new River walk and gazebo are visible along the frozen ...