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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Celebrate the Little Sioux River with summer speaker series and paddling events

Iowa DNR, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, Buena Vista CCB and the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota invite you to celebrate the Little Sioux River.

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June 17, 2025
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A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Stay safe paddling this spring

Extra precautions are needed to stay safe with unpredictable spring weather and fluctuating temperatures and river levels.

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April 15, 2025
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A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

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April 8, 2025
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Two girls paddling in a yellow kayak
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

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February 25, 2025
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A red kayak with two paddlers on the water.
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News Release

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2024

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

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August 27, 2024
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State Parks
News Release

DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

As the 4th of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks.

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June 25, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Have a fun and safe summer on the water

Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

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May 9, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling schools.

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April 2, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water

The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold.

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February 20, 2024
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty.

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November 21, 2023
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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2023

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

Display Date
August 29, 2023
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Stay safe paddling this 4th of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

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June 27, 2023
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Cedar River Water Trail in Mitchell County dedicated June 29

The Cedar River Water Trail, in Mitchell County, will be officially dedicated as Iowa’s newest water trail during a public ceremony at 10 a.m., June 29, at Benn

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June 27, 2023
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Safety tips for river recreation this summer

Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers, and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

Display Date
May 16, 2023
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Improve your paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Paddling schools offered to those wanting to learn how to teach others about paddling efficiently and safely should attend classes from June through September.

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May 16, 2023

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