Upper Iowa River

Great for canoeing: “Add one part swift water to umpteen parts spectacular limestone cliffs, rock walls, undulating bluffs and a generous heaping of pretty wrought iron bridges, mixed with a couple cups of springs and you have the making of a glorious paddling trip.” The following quote is from this website (click HERE) where you will find out more about the Iowa River and how to canoe it than you ever imagined!