Author: Silent Sports
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Biking, Hiking and Kayaking Wilderness State Park
BY DAVE FOLEY Thunderstorms? Yes we knew they were possible but not until evening according to the forecast. It is just after one o’clock when we ... -
Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon still going strong
PADDLING BY RICH PALZEWIC EDITOR The Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon was first held in 1957 after founder Ralph “Mr. Canoe” Frese began the ... -
Norte stokes cycling interest in Traverse City
BY DAVE FOLEY It was the line-up of cars jamming the school driveway dropping kids off that really bothered Ty and Johanna Schmidt. They wondered why ... -
April’s Back Page – Who’s the loser here?
BY BRUCE STEINBERG With the film industry’s 90th Academy Awards show over and all Oscars handed out, I’ve thought to create a show honoring the best ... -
Wisconsin State Parks Position Themselves in Self-Funding Era … April “Silent Alarm”
BY MIKE MCFADZEN The Wisconsin State Park System has always been a success story. Forward thinking leaders from bygone times had the wherewithal, determination and courage ... -
From South Korea to Hayward, Midwest XC skiers put on a show
Paralympian Mia Zutter of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was one of several Midwest cross-country skiers who left their mark this season. (Photo credit: Bob Martin) BY MIKE ... -
On the go with Rich: Coast to Coast on a Tandem
BY RICH PALZEWIC EDITOR When I bicycled across the country in the summer of 2000, I had it made. Granted, it was still the most physically ... -
Hayward Homecoming
BY DAN STEGER On a March weekend in 2017, I and about 600 other fat-bike enthusiasts headed up to Cable and Hayward for the Fat Bike ... -
Why is paddling such a pain in the butt?
BY REBECCA BARTON-DAVIS PADDLING In my neck of the woods this time of year, the ski and paddling seasonal overlap. We are finally able to get ...
