It has been claimed for La Salle that he was in Wisconsin in 1671, two years before Joliet, and actually Canoed on the Mississippi River, but this is more than doubtful.
"Stories of the Badger State"
Reuben Gold Thwaites
She motored over the forest roads, she Canoed along the margin of the lake, she played golf and tennis.
"The Call of the Canyon"
Zane Grey
Along it for five miles we gaily Canoed before stopping for luncheon.
"The Lure of the Labrador Wild"
Dillon Wallace