Campbell's Island Slough can be a nice backwater for beginners and novice paddlers. There are a lot of ducks, geese, and cranes to see in this area of the river.

Credit Island Lagoon offers paddlers calm waters for a perfect urban getaway.

Credit Island Slough offers paddlers calm waters and great views of a variety water fowl.

Check out the great views of the Mississippi on this trip. A river crossing is required; strong current possible.

Urban paddling at its best…great mix of natural and urban landscapes. A river crossing is required; strong current possible.

This paddle offers great views of the Iowa and Illinois shorelines.

This area of water is a safe place to practice your canoe or kayak paddling.

This paddle offers great views of the Iowa and Illinois valley particularly during the fall with the changing color of tree foliage. A river crossing is required; strong current possible.

The Cedar River Water Trail is a paddling trail that runs through Muscatine County. The water trail is 29.5 miles in length and offers a unique way to explore the county.

Paddle this portage-free section of the Hennepin Canal, between historic locks 23 and 24 and through Aqueduct 6.