Ahnapee River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ahnapee River |
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Ahnapee River in downtown Kewaunee near its mouth in Lake Michigan
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| Native name | Aanapii |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Region | Door Peninsula |
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| Main source | Gardner Swamp Wisconsin 44°46′08″N 87°32′21″W / 44.76889°N 87.53917°W |
| River mouth | Lake Michigan Algoma, Wisconsin 44°36′30″N 87°25′59″W / 44.60833°N 87.43306°W |
| Length | 15 mi (24 km) |
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The Ahnapee River is a cool river in eastern Wisconsin, United States. It flows across the Door Peninsula. This river is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) long. It starts in Door County, Wisconsin and then flows through Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Finally, it empties into Lake Michigan at the city of Algoma. The name "Ahnapee" might come from an Ojibwe word, aanapii, which means "when?".
The River's Journey
The Ahnapee River begins its journey in the southern part of Door County. It generally flows southeast. The river then enters northeastern Kewaunee County. It passes by the village of Forestville. Here, the river has a dam.
After Forestville, the river changes. It becomes a freshwater area that connects to Lake Michigan. This type of area is called an estuary. A popular path called the Ahnapee State Trail runs next to the river here. The river finally meets Lake Michigan in the city of Algoma.
Images for kids
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The river in Algoma, from a postcard postmarked in 1960
