West Nish Tours set for June 7th
May 27th, 2014 by Ric Hanson
Iowa’s archaeological past, its cultural history and the importance of its water trails will be the focus of a presentation and float down the West Nishnabotna River on June 7th. The Daily NonPareil reports Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc. and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will sponsor the event, which begins with a 45-minute classroom presentation at 9-a.m. at the Oakland City Hall Council Chambers Room off highways 6/59 in Oakland.
Archaeologist Cherie Haury-Artz will discuss the cultural history of the West Nishnabotna River before participants drive to Chautauqua City Park in Oakland to take a shuttle to Botna Bend Park in Hancock to begin the on-water session at 10:30 a.m. The 8-mile trip should conclude about 4 p.m.
Those attending the on-water portion should bring a sack lunch and wear old shoes and clothes. The on-water session will be limited to 20 boats. Participants may bring their own boats, or boats, paddles and personal flotation devices will be provided.
Online registration will be open until Saturday. A link can be found at archaeology.uiowa.edu. After that date, register by calling Emily Haase at Golden Hills at (712) 482-3029.
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