Kayaking 1997-98


 

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River Stories (p. 2) 
These are some of the most memorable of the more than 100 kayak trips I've taken in Iowa over the past three years. 
 

April 19, 1998
I joust with the Bridges of Madison County on the Middle River, and come to a better appreciation of the "quieter, gentler" rivers 

March 23, 1998
Eagles on the ice, Saylorville Lake 

March 16, 1998
Eagles by Yellow Banks, snow on the boat ramp 

January 22, 1998
The river rises up on thunderous wings 

December 18, 1997
Winter herons, night kayaking 

September 23, 1997
Upstream to Saylorville Dam 

August 14, 1997
Long row to Red Rock, rescued by great blue herons 

 August 3, 1997
A hot summer row and bike shuttle, near Madrid 

 July 17, 1997
The Sycamore to Birdland shuttle, or "it's a lot faster when you don't paddle upstream"