Spring Is Coming

I went down to one of our many boat landings on a sunny Sunday afternoon in late February. Perhaps I was thinking wishfully or maybe making sure I remembered the way. I found no anglers checking their lures, kids donning their life jackets, or boaters waiting their turn to put in. There were no boat trailers sitting patiently in the lot waiting for their masters to return.But spring was so close you could feel her breath blowing across the water. The eagles were soaring on that gentle breeze and I suspect they’ll be gliding till spring. Leafless trees sat still as sculptures, waiting to get busy. Ice sheets still plied the river; the water between them troweled so flat you could carve your initials.

With a patience fitting for the seasons, nature is waiting for spring to arrive. I suspect you are as well and for good reason. You may not be prowling the boat landing, but you’re checking your lures and counting the life vests to get ready.

Meanwhile, Driftless Wisconsin is waiting for you. We have more outdoor activities than a weekend can hold. Better plan for a week.

If you’re interested in boating, the Mississippi River is your Midwest playground, bigger and longer than any lake you can imagine. If you’re an angler, we have more fish than you have stories, with walleye on the main channel, bass and pan fish in the backwaters, and world-class trout fishing on our secluded streams. If it’s a quiet afternoon paddling, you won’t forget a trip on the Kickapoo River. And if you’re a modern-day explorer, Driftless Wisconsin has trails to discover and history to explore.

If you must wait for spring, use our website to start planning. Or come over now and sit on the river, and watch spring come in for a landing.