Allamakee County Conservation to host Mississippi River Backwater Paddling Series – New Albin, Army Road

Allamakee County Conservation to host Mississippi River Backwater Paddling Night – New Albin, Army Road

Join the Allamakee County Conservation Board for a guided Mississippi River backwater paddling adventure on August 8th, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m. and returning to the landing by sunset at the New Albin Army Road Boat Landing. Participants are welcome to use their own canoe or kayak but must follow all rules and regulations in accordance with the Iowa DNR. A limited number of solo and tandem kayaks will be available to use from the Allamakee County Conservation Board provided with paddles and life jackets.

Advanced registration is required for this program. To register or reserve a kayak please call (563)538-0403. Solo participants are encouraged to register, but may be paired with other paddlers in a tandem kayak if using ACCB equipment.

If the Mississippi River is above a safe paddling level as determined by the Allamakee County Conservation Board on the day of the event it will be cancelled. If river conditions do not allow for safe paddling an announcement will be made via the Allamakee County Conservation Board Facebook Page.

A full schedule of upcoming events hosted by the Allamakee County Conservation Board and the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center is available by following the ACCB on Facebook. To register or to receive more information on this event or any event you can call the ACCB at (563)538-0403.