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

Looking South from Basswood, Hwy. 4/18
May 1999

Once you are launched at Emmetsburg, the river takes you under a bike trail and through lush foliage, but beware of snags above and below the water.

Fort Dodge, new city boat ramp
May 1999

In response to my letter last fall requesting access to the river below the dangerous lower dam, the city recently built this ramp below Business 169/20.

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