PhotoEssay of Kayaking the Des Moines River
by Gerry Rowland of Des Moines IA

Deck near Saylorville Lake

March 1998

Preparing for a run to Des Moines, 8 miles south, from cottonwood park near Saylorville. The misty river, the rolling hills, the houses nestled in the woods, and the curious wildlife make this one of my favorite winter destinations.

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View of River from Deck

March 1998

The view from the fishing pier at Cottonwood Park looking north to Saylorville Dam... and there's 200 miles of river north of here.

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