Bentonsport to Bonaparte Paddle

JUL 18 2025 10:00 AM

Austin Park , Van Buren County


Event Summary

The paddle will be held on Friday, July 18th from 10:00 am until approximately 2:00 pm starting at the Bentonsport Boat Ramp in Van Buren County. Participants will stop several times to learn about the animals, history, and geology of the river. If you have your own canoe or kayak you are more than welcome to bring your own. The paddle is open to everyone, however children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Van Buren County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.


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