Morrall River Films is dedicated to producing video guide
books and other films for the benefit of the paddling community, and to have as much fun as we possibly can along the way.






After over 20 years of paddling and filming our adventures, we've decided to form Morrall River Films, Inc. We've paddled many great rivers across the Midwest and Canada, but we've come to the conclusion that the best paddling is here in our own backyard: the Wisconsin/Illinois area. This is where we are starting our video guidebook series.

All of the streams that we film are perfectly suitable for either kayaks or canoes. You'll notice that we normally paddle solo canoes. This is a contributing factor to our happy marriage of over twenty years. Couples who paddle tandem no doubt understand what we mean.

On any given weekend, rain or shine, you can find us paddling in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. We also enjoy extended trips to the Canadian wilderness. Some of our recent trips include the Sand, Steel, Turtle, Otoskowin, Managotagen, Serpent and Berrens rivers.

When we aren't paddling (usually during the winter months) we're in the shop, building and restoring wooden canoes.  

Morrall River Films is committed to producing films that we hope will benefit the paddling community in one way or another. We would love to hear your suggestions and comments.

info@morrallriverfilms.com









Links you may enjoy;


Prairie State Canoeists - One of the largest and most active paddling clubs in the U.S.

Mackinaw Canoe Club- A central Illinois paddling club.

Mad City Paddlers - A Madison based paddling club.

Coulee Canoe and Kayak Club
- A paddling club in the Lacrosse, Wisconsin area.

Stateline Paddlers
- A newly-formed paddling club out of Rockford, Illinois.

Sierra Club Wisconsin River Touring Section
- A club that paddles all over Wisconsin.

Wooden Canoe Heritage Association

Canadian Canoe Routes
- All about canoeing in Canada.

Water Data - This is where you can view the USGS river gauge data.

Illinois Paddling Council- An organization dedicated to improving paddling conditions in Illinois.

The Passionate Paddler- A good friend's blog. Stories about canoe tripping in Canada eh.

Little Lakes Canoe- A great fishing guide service and wood canoe restoration shop in northern Wisconsin.

Paddle and Trail- A paddling shop in Rockford Illinois.

Save The Kishwaukee- A grassroots effort to help keep the Kishwaukee River safe from development.

CanoeingUSA-  Their focus is to present paddlers with quality information to plan a truly great experience. They have links and info you  
                      won’t find on similar sites.

Rutabaga- A paddlesport store in Madison, host of Canoecopia.

Chicagoland Canoe Base- Retail store in Chicago.

Sherri Kayaks -your source for paddle sports instruction and information in southeast Wisconsin!

Campgirlz- a new website that encourages girls, old and young, to explore nature!