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

Downstream view of river October 25, 1998

An 8 mile row on a sunny day in NW Iowa. The run from Mulroney access (Rodman) to River Runner access (West Bend) was one of spectacular scenery and fascinating wildlife, including numerous deer in the greenbelt.

Waves caused by wind

October 25, 1998
River Light

West Fork Des Moines River near Rodman Iowa. The camera sees the sparkley water and the luminous foliage in loving detail, but my heron escort refuses to pose.

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