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Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold

Warm weather in recent weeks has many people chomping at the bit to get out and into Iowa’s waterways, but the Department of Natural Resources says extra precautions are needed. Early spring paddling in canoes and kayaks provides solitude, exercise and the chance to see some amazing wildlife, but safety should be practiced first. The DNR is recommending that paddlers wait, allowing water temperatures to slowly rise, which could take several weeks to reach that ideal and safe point. “Air tem...

AJ Taylor5 hours agoLast Updated: April 6, 2021 With recent warmer temperatures, restless paddlers are ready to put canoes and kayaks in the water. Early spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife, but extra precautions are needed to stay safe. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for warmer weather to allow the water temperatures to rise slowly. It could be several weeks before water temperatures are ideal a...

Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for warmer weather to allow for warmer water and conditions. “Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize