Route

The hottest day of the year (so far) may not be the best time to paddle down a small, sheltered stream, but there I was. Apple Creek is a small, muddy tributary to the Missouri River. It winds through most of Burleigh County, but the section I paddled started at Swenson Park, on Highway 1804 just south of Bismarck. There is a low-flow dam just upstream from the park (you can see it on the other side of the highway when you put in). If you put in further upstream you’ll want to be aware of this obstacle.