Did my first push off down the Totogatic (Toe-Toga-tic) River where my cabin sits. It is perfect. Runs fast through protected land (mostly) and the first bridge takeout is 2 hours downstream (unless you fish). The next stretch to a takeout (probably 3 hours) includes the confluence with the Namekagon, which is managed by the National Park Service. The NPS canoe landings are extraordinarily clean and well maintained, and not crowded at all this time of year. I'm just thrilled to have so many close options for paddling clean water. Here's a few pics. Fall colors aren't great this year due to severe drought all summer.