Kickapoo Valley Reserve Update

The Kickapoo Valley Reserve pandemic proof* Dam Challenge Triathlon is back!  September 25 - October 2, 2021

Race proceeds directly support the Education Programs at KVR

REGISTER The “Do It Yourself Race” allows racers or teams to self-schedule their time to paddle 7 miles of the winding Kickapoo River, peddle 15 miles of scenic Driftless roads, and run 3 miles of wooded trail during the last week of September, when fall colors should be a sight for screen-weary eyes! This year’s race window begins on Saturday, Sept. 25th, and closes at 4:00 pm on Sat., Oct. 2nd. All registration swag bags and winning auction item(s) must be picked up at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center by 4:30 pm on Oct. 2nd. To pandemic-proof the event, racers will be staying distanced while going the distance, as each individual or team will compete on their own time. The race route will be clearly marked, and times will be self-reported. The beauty of the winding river, roads, and trails await!  *this model of the race is temporary for 2021

We know you miss the traditional Dam Challenge Race. So do KVR Staff and Volunteers. But stick with us! We've got big plans to make the BEST Dam Challenge even better on the other side of the pandemic.

Welcome New Director Scott Walter!

We are happy to welcome Scott Walter to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Scott brings extensive skills and experience to the Executive Director position at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. He is a former Area Wildlife Supervisor for the La Crosse and Black River Falls DNR Area. Scott and his Family live on a seven generation family farm in the Viola area. Scott received his Masters of Science and PhD in Wildlife Ecology from UW-Madison. Please join us in welcoming Scott to our staff!

2021 Summer Education Intern Hi ! My name is Andrea Auel and I am the 2021 summer intern at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. So far I have loved working here. As I child I went here a lot and I knew a couple of staff members already as my Aunt worked here previously, now I am working with some of the same instructors that instructed me! When I am not helping with Camps or any other work at the KVR, you can find me playing drums and guitar, reading, drawing, painting, etc. and just spending time in the out of doors in any way I can. Come mid-late August, I am to start attending UW-Green Bay, with the intention of pursuing a career in environmental science. I am excited for the weeks to come and I hope to see you around!

Purchase your Annual or Day Use Permit, as well as find current trail status and river levels on our website.

Kickapoo Valley Reserve S3661 State Highway 131 La Farge, WI 54639 Phone: 608-625-2960 Email: kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us Website: http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov