Embarrass River (Wisconsin) facts for kids
The Embarrass River is a 62-mile (about 100 km) long river located in Wisconsin, United States. It's a branch, or "tributary," that eventually flows into the Wolf River. The river got its name from early French explorers known as "voyageurs." They called it "Embarrass," which means "obstruction" in French. This name came about because they often found their path blocked by fallen logs when canoeing down the river.
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Exploring the Embarrass River
The River's Many Branches
The Embarrass River is made up of three main parts, or "branches," that come together.
- The South Branch is about 35 miles (56 km) long. It starts near a place called Eland and flows past Tigerton.
- The Middle Branch is longer, at about 50 miles (80 km). It begins in the southern part of Langlade County.
- The North Branch is about 35 miles (56 km) long. It flows past towns like Bowler, Tilleda, and Leopolis.
The Middle and South Branches join together in a town called Caroline. About 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Caroline, the river collects its North Branch. After this, the river flows through Pella, where you can find a dam.
Journey to the Wolf River
Below Pella, the Embarrass River passes by the village of Embarrass. Finally, the Embarrass River flows into the Wolf River in the city of New London.
Fun on the Frozen River
When the Embarrass River freezes over in winter, it becomes a cool spot for different activities! People use the frozen river for exciting ice racing tracks in towns like Tilleda and Caroline. The thick ice also makes it a great place for ice fishing, where people drill holes in the ice to catch fish.
