Travel Reference
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the Wolf River in one of its quieter phases
So pristine are these waters that the Wolf River was the inspiration for the state's most
enduring environmental debate—whether or not a mine to the northwest in Crandon would
endanger the ecology. And in terms of recreation, these waters are, indeed, blue ribbon for
rafters and kayakers.
Theriverhassectionsforneophytesandforhard-coreriverrunners.(Duringhigh-water
periods, operators shut down trips—proof it can be serious business.) Outfitters in these
parts generally don't supply guides or captains, so you're on your own. White-water en-
thusiasts also note: The Red River nearby—Gresham, especially—is also quite good for
kayaking.
Most offer camping.
Shotgun Eddy
(715/882-4461,
www.shotguneddy.com
), however,
has been around forever and even outfitted
National Geographic
for a story.
Operating out of Keshena on the Menominee Indian Reservation is
Big Smokey Falls
Rafting
(715/799-3359), with three runs between the W. W. Bridge paralleling WIS 55
through three falls areas.
