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Blogger shares weekend event line-up for Devil's Lake State Park

Blogger Skillet Creek writes about a kayak tour to be held at Devil's Lake State Park this weekend.

May 17, 2013

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Door County's Washington Island to host canoe, kayak event

Sea kayakers make history Sunday when the Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event gathers a flotilla of local and internationally-known paddlers to kayak Death's Door. The kayak crossing of the notorious 3.7-mile open water passage from Washington Island to Northport, is sponsored by the Washington Island Ferry Line, watched by the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and escorted by pilot boats.

Jun. 11, 2013

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Photos, video: Two rescued from stranded personal watercraft on Manitowoc River

Manitowoc Fire Dept. Firefighter-Paramedic Ashley Engeldinger and Lt. Charles Olson use rescue boat No. 1 to help out Sean Simpson of Manitowoc and his girlfriend's son Jordyn Tadych, 10, of Manitowoc, who became stranded on their personal watercraft after the engine died on the Manitowoc River on Monday.

Jun. 10, 2013

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Photos: Paddlefest held Saturday in Sister Bay

Paddlefest was held at Sister Bay's Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Bay Shore Outfitters brought in dozens of paddleboards and kayaks for visitors to try out.

Jun. 11, 2013

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One dead, two hurt in boat accident on St. Croix River

Authorities said one person was killed and two others were hurt in a boating accident on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix River.

Jun. 7, 2013

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Wardens to work the invasive species beat in Waukesha County on Saturday

Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens will be at Waukesha County’s boat landings, and bait, sport and dive shops this Saturday as part of a collaborative group effort to protect Wisconsin’s waters from destructive aquatic invasive species.