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

Surfing the treeline
May 1999

 

I ride the waves through the trees, out onto the open lake. Elk Rock Access is 12 miles to the south.

 

A wild ride
May 1999

Out on the lake, the full effect of 25 mph wind and 4 foot waves is an exhilarating ride on Iowa's "inland sea." It's a bit of a challenge to surf a wave and take a photo. The Mile Long Bridge is still 5 miles away, according to my GPS.

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