Trip Journal/Log/Report/Diary:
The first couple of hour or so we dragged our canoes over sandbars often, covering only ~5 km/hour. The paddling generally improved as we progressed, but we did have to get out and drag the canoes over sandbars ~3 times/hour. There were plenty of excellent camping spots away from the cows. Terrific scenery, birding, & solitude - we didn't see anybody else on the river. The mosquitoes were abundant when the wind was light. I'm guessing this trip would entail more paddling and less dragging when it's running 30 m3 at the US border.