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Wolf
Location: Northeastern Wisconsin (about 150 miles northwest of Milwaukee; about 250 miles northwest of Chicago). Length of trips: Three miles in two hours; six miles in three hours; eleven miles in five hours. Season: May through September. The water flow usually peaks in spring. Weather: Spring comes late to the North Woods, so wet suits are usually necessary through May, when temperatures range from the 30s (F) at night to the 50s during the day. Summer temperatures rise into the 70s during the day but drop into the 50s at night. September temperatures cool off to the 60s during the day and the 40s at night. In spring you may encounter mosquitoes and blackflies on shore, so bring insect repellent. Lodging: Private campground and lodges on the Wolf, private campgrounds in the area, public campgrounds in Nicolet National Forest, and motels and B&Bs in Antigo, Langlade, Shawano, and White Lake. Boats: Kayaks, paddle rafts. Rapids: Class I to IV. In summer the cold, clear water warms up into the 60s. Special features:
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