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Whether you are paddling as a family or are an accomplished canoer or kayaker searching for a challenge, the new Quiet Water New York is for you. Each thoroughly researched and intricately described trip features a map and photograph of the destination, plus details of the suggested paddling route and the flora and fauna to be seen along the way.

The canoeing heritage of two great Barren Lands rivers is best recounted in the words of paddlers who paused, on the banks of the river, to record their thoughts.

The definitive paddler's guide to Oregon whitewater rivers and streams and coastal surf

showcases this rugged state's most serene and spectacular paddling trips in a comprehensive, user-friendly format that will be used for years to come.

Like Having a "Legendary Maine Guide" in Your Canoe Thinking about taking a conoe trip on the Allagash River? Then you will want this guide filled with information about what to take, how much time you will need, where to start, what to do about your vehicle, campsites, and much, much more. With The Allagash Guide, you will start your first trip with informaion that would take years to accumulate on your own. The equipment and food lists in this book are expensive, having evolved over many years. They will help you to pack with confidence and be prepared for a variety of trip situations. This book, along with Gil Gilpatrick's companion title, Allagash, will make you an Allagash expert the first time out.

This authoritative guide to the waterways of Georgia presents 3,700 miles of paddling in more than 80 river profiles, which include maps and essential information.

In this second edition, Cory Routh has added locations and strategies on kayak fishing in: California, Washington, Loisiana, Lake Michigan, and Canada. Routh covers everything you will need to know for safe, fun, and successful kayak fishing.While written for beginers, but includes information for those already into the sport. This book covers all of the bases and is a must read for anyone that is getting ready to plunge into the world of kayak fishing whether it be in fresh or saltwater. Routh gives all the necessary guidance on all the subjectst from kayak & paddle types, safety gear, what to wear for the different seasons, paddling lessons, fishing gear, fishing spots, how to fish in a kayak and safely land a large fish, and tips on what food to take and how to pack it.. Included is information on kayak clubs, and organizations.

Enjoy days of exploring the flat-water lakes, ponds, and rivers of New Hampshire and Vermont with this new guide from AMC's Quiet Water series. Great for families, anglers, and canoeists and kayakers of all abilities, this updated guide features 90 trips, covering the best calm water paddling in New Hampshire and Vermont. Explore the many ponds of Pillsbury State Park and camp overnight, paddle Chocorua lake and view one of New England's most scenic mountains, and rediscover Vermont's scenic Lake Champlain. Each trip includes detailed descriptions of each lake, pond and river, with maps, photographs, paddling routes, and GPS coordinates to help drivers reach the access point for the trip. New to this edition are updated trip descriptions and a useful At-a-Glance Trip Planner featuring helpful information about trip time, distance, difficulty, and special features. Inside you'll also find resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructions.

The stories of the people who have struggled over Pike's Portage at the edge of the Barrens in the Northwest Territories are many and varied, including sports hunters, surveyors, trappers, and explorers.

A decade ago, Johnny Molloy spent months canoeing, kayaking, and camping in Everglades National Park, paddling more than 500 miles in one season to research the first edition of A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park. Last year he returned and did it all again in order to comprehensively update this ultimate authority to the park's designated paddling routes.

The definitive resourcefor recreational paddlers andprofessional river guides Whitewater Safety and Rescue is a must for anyone who ventures into moving water by canoe, kayak, or raft. Addressing all relevant topics--from strategies for safely descending a rapid, to one-handed river signals, to recovering overboard paddlers and performing first aid--recognized authority Franco Ferrero thoroughly explains every aspect of safety and rescue in whitewater. He adopts the latest approach in the field, making the key points clear and easy to remember. More than 400 color photographs and detailed diagrams illustrate this modern instructional guide. Covers these topics and more: - Reading Whitewater- Assessing Hazards and Risks- Planning a Descent- Learning Skillful Paddling- Preparing the Mind- Scouting Techniques- Communication, Organization, and Leadership- Equipment Design- Recovering Overboard Paddlers- Incident Management- First Aid and Resuscitation- Moving Injured Paddlers- Access and Recovery, including Rope Dynamics

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Discover how to: Build a fire, even in wet weather Select and use your camping gear Cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors Rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches Use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation

Carol and Bruce Hodgins began leading canoe trips in 1957 in northern Ontario. "Paddling Partners" tells the story of their shared canoe travel over the past 50 years.

This beautifully illustrated work is designed to delight history and photography buffs as well as canoeing enthusiasts.

Whether you want to paddle gently through a stretch of cool pines, meander through marshland or navigate raging rapids, Paddling Northern Wisconsin will help you find the appropriate river.

The boreal forest of Quebec/Labrador has captivated avid canoeists for generations. The Canadian iron man, A.P. Low (18611942), surveyed the area.

A personal account of the travels of Max Finkelstein as he retraces, some 200 years later, the route of Alexander Mackenzie, the first European to cross North America.

A well mapped and documented guide to wilderness canoe trips in Upper Ottawa Valley appropriate for a range of abilities from whitewater adventures for seasoned paddlers to quieter and shorter trips for the less seasoned.

The region from the southernmost point of the Florida peninsula, stretching south and west to the Dry Tortugas National Park, is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the continental United States, and there's no better way to explore it than by kayak. Here the freshwater temperate latitudes meld with a tropical marine environment to create unique paddling opportunities. In the nearshore waters, secret mangrove tunnels, unending beds of turtle grass, and colorful sponge flats contrast with the vibrant coral-studded waters found offshore. Bill Keogh is your guide to this paddler's paradise. Each trip in this new guide includes a chart, route suggestions, information on distance, tides, and winds, and safety tips. You'll also find information on the wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems that will be encountered, as well as historical and natural features of the area. 30 black & white photographs, index.