wrote on May 31^st, 2005 at 9:53am:

I am looking to take my family for a paddle down a river in Southern WI.  Since we are coming from Central IL and it will only be a day of paddling, I would prefer not go more than an hour north of Madison.  We just want to go down a river, stop at some point and burn some hot dogs and then paddle more.  Very relaxed.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You might like the Baraboo River.  I highly suggest the Wonewoc area   (You need to Login or Register  though it probably is slightly beyond the hour away from Madison limit.  There is also the baraboo area   (You need to Login or Register  However, I feel it is slightly less desireable though within an hour of Madison.