CAUTION: Stay Clear of South Skunk River Near Hannums Mill Dam; Portage Around Dam Washed Out!  Read the details in the Jul 1 or Aug 1 IWTA Newsletter in our Newsletter Archive.

Learn some “Interactive Iowa Paddling Map Tips” in the most recent “SPECIAL” IWTA Email in the News archive The interactive map was recently updated, and these tips will get you started using the new features.

It’s late summer in Iowa, the Water Trails are calling, but Mother Nature is playing games with heat, scattered storms, and variable water levels. Be sure to plan ahead, check river gages, paddle with a partners, use proper gear, hydrate, apply common sense, and, oh yeah–enjoy yourself.