Four-County River Float Offers Entertainment, Information

Cherokee, Iowa — Your chance to have a fun and informative float down the Little Sioux River is coming up next week.

We talked to O’Brien County Naturalist Charlene Elyea, who tells us about the “Four County Float.”


Elyea tells us the float will stop at various sandbars along the way. She says Megan Stroh, the Sanford Museum’s Archeologist, will be sharing her expertise about local history and helping identify potential artifacts that may be found along the way. Each naturalist will also be helping with bird, mussel, and turtle identification as well.

The float is on Friday, August 4th. At 8:30 a.m. that day, a Paddle the River refresher program will be offered. Check-in will be from 9:00am-9:30 a.m., with the float beginning around 9:30 a.m. The entire event should take between 5-7 hours, depending on weather and water conditions.

She says you should plan on bringing a lunch and/or various snack items, dress for the weather, and wear sunscreen and bug spray.

She says if you’d like to rent a canoe or kayak, it’s $10 per vessel. Registration is required by July 31st. The float is open to everyone, but children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

To register or for more information, you can contact the Cherokee County Conservation Board by calling 712-225-6709 or e-mailing cccblaura@gmail.com. Registration and information forms can be found at www.cherokeecountyparks.com.

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