Milwaukee, aka Gathering Place of the Waters

First time kayaing my home town River.  Canoed as a kid, but not Downtown.

 The rental place is in the Third Ward, paddled up River.

This will be a long Tale, with a lot of pictures.

I think, even it you did not grow up in Milwaukee, you will find it interesting.

And even, beautiful.

Colorful bird

Geographically challenged

Brother Andy worked at this tannery.  Now, apartments.

Turn around point. Guessing the old North Ave. Dam was near here.

Landed

Back on the Mighty Milwaukeee

Harp street lights, a Milwaukee classic

The Harp, another Milwaukee classic.  Began drinking on the patio at 16.

Tom Gardner crewed the Iroquois.

Wouldn't that be, Offcoski?

Harley-Davidson Museum

The Kickapoo is also a river in northwestern Wisconsin

Passing the Milwaukee Kayak company

 Bratwurst parking, maybe?

 A 3.5 hour paddle

At Mitchell Field, the water never far from my mind.