In the spring, Wisconsin rivers swollen with snowmelt and seasonal rain beckon adventure kayakers ready for a truly exhilarating experience.

In northern Wisconsin, the Peshtigo River, beginning near Crandon and running to Green Bay, features one of the longest stretches of active whitewater in the Midwest. Northeast of Crivitz, several outfitters in Athelstane rent equipment and run organized rafting trips on both the Peshtigo and Menominee rivers.

The Wolf River, starting as a trickle about 25 miles south of Wisconsin's northeastern border and flowing 223 miles to Lake Winnebago, provides exhilaration for even experienced paddlers. The Wolf has a reputation for being wild and unpredictable, with legendary Class II and Class III rapids. Several outfitters in Langlade, White Lake and Keshena offer equipment rental, and some organize rafting trips that range from one-hour excursions to daylong adventures.

If you go...

The following northern Wisconsin outfitters offer raft rentals for a thrilling plunge down a whitewater rapids. They also provide the necessary gear and shuttle service to and from the water.

Athelstane Thorntons Whitewater Rafting Resort & Campground
715/757-3311
www.thorntonsresort.com

Wildman Adventure Resort
888/813-8524, 715/757-2938
www.wildmanranch.com

Eagle River
Hawk’s Nest Eagle River Canoe Outfitters
800/688-7471, 715/479-7944
www.hawksnestcanoe.com

Lake Tomahawk
Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters
800/688-7471, 715/277-3144
www.hawksnestcanoe.com

Manitowish Waters
Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters
www.hawksnestcanoe.com

Silver Cliff
Kosir’s Rapid Rafts & Campground/Resort
715/757-3431
www.kosirs.com

White Lake
Bob’s Whitewater Rafting & Tubing
715/882-8304

Buettner’s Wild Wolf Inn & Herb’s Rafts
715/882-8611
www.wildwolfinn.com

River Forest Rafts & Campground
715/882-3351
www.wolfriverrafting.com

Shotgun Eddy Rafts
715/882-4461
www.shotguneddy.com

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