PhotoEssay of Kayaking the Des
Moines River
by Gerry Rowland of Des Moines IA
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December 1998 Cottonwood Trail Portage The citizens of Humboldt have provided for the paddler's every need. A boat ramp above the dam is just a few feet from the trail. The trail winds along a scenic overlook and passes below the Hwy. 169 bridge, but not before passing a concession stand. |
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December 1998 Open water greets the hardy paddler. This is the downstream view from the Hwy. 169 bridge, with the Cottonwood Trail in the trees to the left. This is fast water, and I knew that there was some excitement ahead. |
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