Trips & Outings

Experience the beauty of southern Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes with Rutabaga’s day trips. You’ll explore sections of local rivers guided by experienced Rutabaga staff. We promise you’ll discover great new places to launch your boat and meet new folks who share your love of paddling.

Coming up this year.

Upper Dells of the Wisconsin (May 19)
Crawfish River (Saturday, June 16)
Kettle Moraine Lakes (Saturday, July 22)
Kickapoo River (Wednesday, July 25)
Lower Yahara and the Rock River (July 25)
Grant River (Wednesday, September 5)
Wisconsin River: Prarie du Sac to Arena (Saturday, September 8 )
Upper Dells-Fall Colors Trip (Saturday, September 29) (Saturday, October 13)

New this year! Family trips

Get those kids in the car and join us for two days of on the river trips designed specifically for families. You bring the kids and a bag lunch, and we’ll provide guides, a float plan, and all the fun you can handle.

Wisconsin River: Arena to Spring Green
Wisconsin River: Mazo to Arena

Overnight Trips
Ready to take your paddling up a notch? Join Rutabaga for these multi-day trips.

Kayak Camping and Touring Weekend
Kayak Camp with Ben Lawry