This blog focuses on my first lake crossing, which occurred on September 2nd, 2024, at Tom Steed Reservoir at the Great Plains State Park near Mountain Park, Oklahoma. Due to the gap between writing this blog and when it occurred, some information may be missing. Enjoy! Having kayaked for over a year with a desire to switch from recreational to kayak touring, I began searching for touring kayaks on Facebook Marketplace. This task, however, was very complicated as I lived in

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.