Did you know: the locks are completely manual. No electric motors, no pumps, no automatic valves. Nearly 500,000 gallons of water moved in/out during each “lockage” thanks to some clever engineering that took place over 150 years ago. https://lnkd.in/gb4a9pnd
Fox Locks
Travel Arrangements
The Fox Locks are the only hand operated, fully restored lock system in the United States.
About us
The Fox River Locks System is the only fully restored, hand-operated lock system in the country. The 17 locks on the lower Fox River allow navigation over a 39-mile stretch of the river. In this distance, the river drops in elevation 168 feet—greater than the vertical drop of Niagara Falls. Constructing the system of locks and dams on the lower Fox River started in the late 1840s. Today, the locks unite Lake Winnebago to the Bay of Green Bay, and beyond. Lock tenders manually operate the valves that control water entering and leave the locks, change the water level, and manually crank open the lock gates--just as they did in the 1800s. Water moves through the locks via gravity; no motorized pumps are involved in lock operation. Most people are not aware that the Fox River is one of the few rivers in the United States that runs from South to North and empties into the Great Lakes. Locks operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day and a full schedule of operation may be found on our website.
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External link for Fox Locks
- Industry
- Travel Arrangements
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2001
Updates
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What would you rather have in your community? Rotting piles of timber or fully restored locks that are on the National Register of Historic Places? Learn more about the community effort to restore the lock system at this link. https://lnkd.in/etJVgd67
History – Fox Locks
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The FREE Fall Colors Cruise! No fees, no problem! Grab the kids, the grandparents, the neighbors, and cruise through the De Pere and Little Kaukauna locks for one last time this season. Free all weekend! https://lnkd.in/gU5r5QsZ
FREE FALL COLORS WEEKEND!
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The Kaukauna locks may be closed for the season, but the Kaukauna Locks Trail is always open for business! This beautiful trail passes by all five Kaukauna locks and gives you a beautiful view of the river. https://lnkd.in/gaswCUSc
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Thanks to all of you who supported the locks this summer and we hope to see you on shore or on the water next summer! Remember, we are the largest fully restored, hand operated lock system in the nation. https://lnkd.in/gUhCRTeW
HOW A LOCK WORKS
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Happy Labor Day weekend! Remember, all locks except Little Kaukauna and De Pere close after the holiday weekend. https://lnkd.in/gxmi2jeU
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There have been a lot of questions and discussion regarding keeping the Menasha lock closed. If you want the facts please visit our website to learn more about how the decision was made and the future of the lock. https://lnkd.in/gxXmgJNw
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Attention Kayakers! The NEW Paddlers are holding their public locks paddle on Saturday, August 17. Bring your gear and be one of the throng that paddle through the historic locks. More info here: https://lnkd.in/g2g_c8Eg
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We had a few questions, so here's the clarification! The locks in De Pere and Little Kaukauna are open daily. All other locks are open on the weekend. And, to get a locks pass, just purchase online and the pass is sent right to your email. Easy-peasy and you can cruise the Fox! https://lnkd.in/gCeeykdb
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More non-motorized boats (kayaks and canoes) are using the lock system than ever before. We partner with Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers for the annual lock-to-lock paddle which proves the best way to see the river is the slowest. Check it out. https://lnkd.in/dQ2pBYEW
Lock to Lock paddle
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