Paddling the Wapsi

Event Summary

Enjoy the natural beauty of the wooden bluffs and Grant Wood country charm of the Wapsipinicon River.

Explore a sandbar and feast on your own picnic lunch and learn about the natural history of this stretch of the Wapsi.  

If water levels are right glimpse remnants of a historic Native American fishing weir.

8:30am - watercraft/equipment staging at Wapsipinicon State Park lower boat ramp parking lot

9am - vehicle stating at Newport Mills Access - drivers drop off vehicles and shuttle back to Wapsipinicon State Park

9:30am - introductions and safety talk at boat ramp before take off

10am - begin paddling (8.9 miles to take out)

Bring your own watercraft or rent a canoe or kayak (limited number available)

Please register for this event!  EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!

Category

Special Events