It should be no surprise that Iowa, the "beautiful land" between North America"s two great rivers, offers excellent paddling--from sinuous waterways snaking all across Iowa, with wild and rugged terrain, to spectacularly sculpted cliffs and canyons lining others. Packed full of trip ideas and environmental, geological, and historical points of interest, all canoeists and kayakers will find Paddling Iowa an invaluable guide. The book also includes precise maps showing roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, and general summaries covering camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, and canoe rentals.