Canoemobile guides and teachers help get Hayfield fourth grade students prepared for a trip on the Cedar River earlier this month. Herald file photo

The next group of paddlers from Hayfield Elementary make their way to the shore in order to load up for a trip on the Cedar River Wednesday morning. This week marked the return of the Canoemobile. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Hayfield fourth grade teacher Theresa Zaft helps Divinity Walkins with her life vest before heading to the Cedar River for a paddle down its length during the annual visit of the canoemobile. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Hayfield fourth graders load up in a canoe for a trip up and back on Cedar River Wednesday as part of the week-long visit by the Canoemobile. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Fourth graders from Hayfield Elementary make their way up the Cedar River Wednesday morning during the Canoemobile’s annual trip to Austin for the week. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

A group of paddlers make their way on the Cedar River Wednesday thanks to the Canoemobile. This time around, it was a group of Hayfield Elementary fourth graders taking the trip. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Hayfield fourth graders dip their paddles into the Cedar River Wednesday morning during a trip on the Cedar River as part of the annual Canoemobile’s visit to the community. Throughout the week, area students will get the opportunity to take to the water. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Hayfield Elementary fourth graders paddle up the Ceader River during the Canoemobile’s annual visit to Austin Wednesday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com