Guide to Madison's paddle city
Whether you’re snaking the Yahara River, floating on Cherokee Marsh or touring Governor's Island, Madison looks better when viewed from the water.
Timothy Bauer paddles for miles upon moonlit miles
Despite growing up near the Atlantic Ocean and feeling naturally drawn to water, Timothy Bauer didn’t fall in love with paddling until five years after he moved to Madison.
Dineo Dowd heads out on outdoor adventures with her family
Dineo Dowd always comes prepared on a kayak outing.
Ashley Anderson reels on the water when kayak-fishing
When Ashley Anderson first started kayak-fishing last summer, she was immediately hooked.
When on the water, protect marine life and the environment
Part of enjoying our local waterways is pitching in to keep them clean and healthy.
Melissa Finkelstein chills on her stand-up paddleboard
Melissa Finkelstein always loved being on the water, but it wasn’t until cabin fever set in months into the pandemic that she bought her own inflatable stand-up paddleboard, or SUP.
Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard yourself
Borrow a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard and more from these area spots.
5 local rivers to run
Recommendations from Timothy Bauer, author of “Canoeing & Kayaking South Central Wisconsin: 60 Paddling Adventures Within 60 Miles of Madison,” as told to Maggie Ginsberg.
5 events and organizations in Madison focused on paddling
Join fellow water bugs through these groups and events.
Float into summer with the Yid Vicious Paddle Party
Bring your own boat and join the band as they play klezmer tunes from a pontoon for Make Music Madison day on June 21.
Makela Humke is taking flight after becoming south-central Wisconsin's first female Eagle Scout
Portage’s Makela Humke was the first female to represent the Scouts at the annual Capitol presentation that dates back decades.
Local tech startup’s software offers flexibility in our new working world
Thousands of businesses and schools are already using AirDeck, which was launched in January 2020.
The Madison Mallards undergo a Ruthian rebrand
The Duck Pond went dark in 2020, but with an updated look and the 2021 season underway, the Madison Mallards are signaling a new start.
100 years of summer camp
As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, YMCA of Dane County believes summer camp will be even more important this year — its 100th summer.
Parenting in the pandemic
From the moment my husband and I learned that our son was autistic, we leaned into the idea of building a team.
Satya Rhodes-Conway stays the course
Challenges over the past 15 months — maybe greater than any others a Madison mayor has faced — have stalled progress on her ambitious list of goals for the community. But Satya Rhodes-Conway, who fell in love with Madison “almost” at first sight, is no stranger to tough times.
Faces of pride
Meet 11 Madisonians in the LGBTQ community who celebrate their authentic selves not just in June during Pride Month.
Nurse Disrupted delivers telehealth to resource deserts with easy, all-in-one box kit
Bre Loughlin and Tracy Zvenyach have taken everything they learned while serving the homeless shelters and put it into a box.
Madison Magazine wins top honor on national stage
City Regional Magazine Association names local publication winner of general excellence award in its circulation category.
Joel DeSpain signs off and hits the road
Joel DeSpain’s career took him from TV journalist to law enforcement public information officer. Now the recent retiree is hitting the road.
Dancing Goat Distillery builds Wisconsin’s first open-air rickhouse
This rickhouse is Wisconsin’s very first, and it’s only just the start for the distillery.
Catrina Sparkman shares the power of voice
This ‘born speaker’ reflects on free speech and January’s insurrection at the Capitol.
Creando Explorertorium opens Hilldale location
Zumba, crafts, mini concerts and cookie baking doesn’t sound like a half-bad way to learn Espanol, now does it?
Compete in upcoming virtual running races from anywhere
Events that are being held virtually give runners the freedom to run their race distance over any course – a loop or two around the neighborhood, a favorite Madison park, etc. – to reduce the risk of large gatherings.
Take a shot at disc golf
“The cool thing is that it's one of the few sports where I will see three generations of people come into our shop,” says Glide Disc Golf shop owner Mike Bakta.
Fete de Marquette canceled for second year due to the coronavirus
The Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and Willy Street Co-op decided to cancel the event out of caution for attendees and staff members who work the event.
