Wisconsin
Paddlers from northeast Wisconsin hit the Fox River for the ‘Heart-of-the-Valley Locks Paddle”
FOX RIVER, Wis. (WBAY) – Water enthusiasts from across the state took to the Fox River on Saturday for the “Heart-of-the-Valley Locks Paddle”.
The event was forced to change course after high water levels from recent storms. Paddlers started their trek at Sunset Park in Kimberly and ended in Combined Locks, a shorter route than initially planned.
That didn’t stop them from coming out and enjoying the ride, however.
“One of the gentlemen on the tour said it’s historic because of the age of the locks and just getting to watch them function,” said Ian Barnes of Appleton. “It’s just interesting to see the water levels change and actually be that close to the water and on the water actually only being a couple inches above it as we drop ten to twelve feet each lock.”
There were 68 paddlers in total, all excited for the chance to see the Fox Cities from a different point of view.
Copyright 2024 WBAY. All rights reserved.