Beaver Dam

Likely well-known by experienced paddlers, but another “hazard“ of paddling this (or any other) river in Wisconsin during summer months … horseflies and deer flies! Not generally a problem in the first mile (in town), but expect to be totally swarmed by them on any warm day through the rest of the run. Either cover all exposed skin with bug repellent, or wear a long-sleeved paddle jacket with high-necked collar, and a bug headnet! (And frankly, I’ve even had them bite me through a nylon jacket!)