"This is the guide book to get if you are thinking of doing a river trip in Maine. It has excellent detailed descriptions of all significant rapids and even suggests the best route to take." - A reader

"This book is an absolute necessity for anyone planning to do extensive flatwater paddling in Maine. The book divides Maine into regions and then gives detailed descriptions of the most choice paddling spots in those regions." - A reader

Guide To Sea Kayaking In Maine lets kayakers of all skill levels explore forty trips along the spectacular, island-dotted coast of Maine. Detailed maps and information about coastal Maine's weather patterns and tides help you navigate one of the most beautiful and dramatic coastlines on the planet.

Sea kayaking is booming, and Maine, with more than 3,000 miles of rugged coastline, is the indisputable mecca of the sport in the eastern United States.

The book describes more than 30 trips in detail: put-in spots, suggested route, possible lunch spots, scenery, caution areas, campsites, and local-knowledge items such as what tide is required for a passage, plus post-paddling eating establishments.

The rivers featured here range from flatwater to class 3 rapids, and offer reliable water levels for paddlers from summer through fall. Here the touring paddler will find covered bridges, granite ledges, historic towns and villages, and a variety of places to fish and camp.

Enjoy days of pleasure exploring the flatwater lakes and ponds of New Hampshire and Vermont. Great for paddlers of all ages and abilities, this updated and expanded guide offers detailed descriptions of more than 90 scenic destinations - including 55 new paddles.

From the rocky shores of Newburyport, to the southern waters of Nantucket Sound, Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts details more than 40 ideal sea kayaking trips. Perfect for the novice and intermediate paddler, this guide contains all the information needed to explore the shores, tidal rivers, and offshore islands the state has to offer.

Cape Cod is a paddler's paradise with numerous bays, ponds, harbors, marshes, and tidal creeks to explore. This essential book includes detailed maps and trip descriptions, route distances, parking regulations, and best times to go.

Comprehensive guide to paddling the coastal environs of Cape Cod. Combines the essential information on where to go with descriptions of the natural flora and fauna of each location. More than 25 tours are described with local anecdotes along the way, together with route maps, where to launch, and how to plan your trip with the aid of a tide chart.

Ideal for paddlers of all ages and abilities! Each water trail description highlights the wildlife, ecology, and landforms of the region, rewarding explorers with insights into the abundant natural wonders of this area.

From challenging white water rapids to serene streams, this guide is ideal for canoeists and kayakers of all abilities. Completely updated and revised, its easy-to-use format makes river selection and trip planning effortless.

Ken Weber's guide, in print for more than 20 years, has now been completely revised and expanded. Chapters include day trips on flatwater, selected whitewater runs, and suggestions for overnight trips - with 30 trips in all, there's something here for every level of paddler.

The book describes over 100 trips across the state, with an expectedly high concentration in the Adirondack Mountains.

The definitive guide to the best flatwater paddling in the Garden State. Wildlife biologist and river guide Kathy Kenley shares 70 of her favorite scenic mountain lakes, tranquil marshes, fragrant cedar swamps, and picturesque ponds. A great guide for families and paddlers of all ages and abilities.

Start with detailed river descriptions. Add intriguing information about the region's geological, social, environmental, and botanical history. Sprinkle in some savvy tips on maneuvering a canoe. The result is this fifth edition of "Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens," the most comprehensive guide to canoeing in this area.

With difficulty levels ranging from Class I to Class VI, there's something for everyone in this compilation of classic Northern rivers. Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, this book will prepare you to test your skills on the rivers of Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia.

With difficulty levels ranging from class I to class VI, there's something for everyone in this compilation of classic Southern rivers. Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, this book will prepare you to test your skills on the rivers of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.

Designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayakers, this guide gives mile-by-mile descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and interesting sights along the way. Detailed maps and overviews of North Carolina's weather, tide, and current patterns complete this first major treatment of paddling this spectacular coastline.

From exciting whitewater of the Piedmont foothills to quiet backwater of the Coastal Plain, the guidebook includes over 2,600 miles of paddling trips on 70 streams. Each trip includes detailed descriptions, maps, distance, difficulty, width, and gauge information. Also included is information about River Rating Systems, Paddling Safety, Paddlers’ Rights, Paddling Courtesy, River Camping, River Gauges, Water Quality, River Selection, and Clubs and Organizations.

Information on the rivers, streams and creeks of the Western Carolinas. More than 63 rivers are included with details on over 1,600 miles of the most scenic and challenging whitewater in the United States.

With more than 1,000 miles of Atlantic and Gulf Coast kayaking covered - including day trips, weekenders, and full-bore expeditions - you're bound to find a piece of water that reveals the scenic splendors, extensive wildlife, and inspiring paddles to be found in Florida.

Almost 1,000 miles of waterways are described, covering over thirty rivers and streams. Each river and stream section includes photographs and maps, access points, difficulty ratings and scenery descriptions of the native animals and plants that the paddler can expect to see.

This guide covers a rich variety of rivers and streams ranging from the relaxed broad rivers that flow into the tidal marshes to the more challenging creeks that snake through the Everglades.

Designed for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayakers, this guide gives detailed descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and interesting sites along the way. Detailed maps as well as overviews of Southern Florida's weather, tide, and current patterns add to the thorough coverage of paddling this spectacular coastline.

For the ultimate adventure by canoe or sea kayak, this guide to paddling the Everglades offers detailed information about every significant paddling route in Everglades National Park. The 53 designated paddling routes - including the renowned Wilderness Waterway, the spine of the paddlers' pathways - provide access to Florida's endangered natural paradise, the wide sheet of water that includes pristine beaches, sun drenched keys, and the world's largest mangrove forest.

"This book is a must if you love the water and are visiting the Keys. It would also be enjoyed by nature-lovers everywhere as the author describes in detail the unusual sub-tropical ecosystem that one will be witness to if kayaking in the Keys." A reader

Let two expert kayakers guide you through some of the most exciting kayaking to be found on Lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. In this guide you will find full descriptions of 41 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle on these inland seas.

Let three expert kayakers guide you through some of the most exciting kayaking to be found on Lakes Superior and Michigan. In this guide you will find full descriptions of 49 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle on these inland seas.

Paddling Illinois will appeal to beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers who want to take advantage of the state's amazing variety of canoe and kayak opportunities. This valuable guide contains detailed maps that show everything from put-ins and take-outs to camping opportunities, water levels and significant rapids.

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. Every type of canoeing and kayaking opportunity is represented: quietwater, whitewater, intimate streams and wide, powerful rivers. Intended for novice, intermediate and advanced paddlers alike, this book is especially for those who love nature and scenic beauty and wish to see it preserved.

From powerful whitewater that surges and gushes through rocky rapids to leisurely stretches that flow gently past wildflowers, this book profiles trips for beginning, intermediate, and expert paddlers. Paddling Southern Wisconsin will guide you down some of the state's most alluring rivers, immersing you in its shifting landscape and infinite beauty.

With in-depth coverage of Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and northeast Minnesota, Whitewater; Quietwater will prepare you for the paddling adventures of a lifetime. This totally updated classic guide describes over 750 miles of wild and tame rivers. And with new and improved maps, the guide is easier to use than ever before.

Describes more than 100 river and lake trips for canoe and kayak. Each trip description includes maps, ratings of rapids, and directions for car shuttles.

Offered are descriptions of nearly 200 miles along the Canadian border and over 1200 miles of canoe routes through some of the most beautiful country in the world. This book describes several routes from each of 28 entry points, covering distance, portages, difficulty, and Fisher maps needed.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is a legendary wilderness destination for canoeists from around the world. Located in northeastern Minnesota just south of the Ontario border, the Boundary Waters offers paddlers a thousand pristine lakes and streams and more than a million acres of solitude and wild beauty.

Formerly The Floater's Guide to Montana. Offering descriptions and vital statistics on more than 25 Montana rivers, this revised guide includes flow charts and trip planning information on the state's best-loved recreational waterways, plus new and improved maps.

On Yellowstone, Lewis, and Shoshone Lakes in Yellowstone National Park, on five lakes in Grand Teton National Park, and on the Snake River, which flows into and out of Grand Teton, adventure awaits the well-prepared and safety-conscious paddler.

The definitive work on the rivers of Idaho.

This is the first comprehensive guide on Idaho rivers which covers the state's flatwater and easy whitewater river runs. There are no death defying rapids here, just great laid-back trips down easy-going streams, and fun whitewater on exciting but safe and sane rivers. All the runs can be done in an open canoe, but are also suitable for kayaks, inflatables and drift boats.

The most up-to-date, authoritative information for planning every kind of river trip in Alaska, from a mellow float to a month-long expedition.

"Includes excellent summaries of a dozen multi-day trips including trip highlights, photos, distances, ratings of difficulty, likely hazards, hints for locating campsites and maps suitable for scoping your trip." - A reader

Discover some of the most exciting kayaking to be found in Southeast Alaska. In this guide you will find full descriptions of 41 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle this spectacular region.

A complete guide to specific kayaking routes from Puget Sound to the Queen Charlotte Islands - one of the premier kayaking regions in the world. Expert kayakers offer several trip descriptions for each area plus information on camping sites, directions, weather hazards, emergency contacts, and environmental considerations.

Revised and expanded guide to the best kayaking daytrips and overnighters in an area eminently suited to saltwater paddling, with completely updated information.

The best available paddling guide to flatwater rivers in northwest Oregon now includes lake routes and much more. This completely updated new edition has been expanded to include 20 new routes for a total of 70 outings on northwest Oregon and southwest Washington rivers and lakes for canoe and sea kayak enthusiasts.

From steep mountain creeks to desert canyons and lush scenic gorges, Oregon has something for every taste and ability. This guidebook provides everything boaters need for a safe and memorable trip: detailed information on recommended water levels to aid in trip planning; river profiles with a visual gradient for each river mile; and maps showing the general river classification, major rapids, obstructions, and access areas.

Long established as a popular route guide, Paddle Routes of Western Washington is now completely updated and includes three new routes. Fully detailed trip descriptions include location, distance, time to allow, best season, potential hazards, and shuttle details. Maps point out river landmarks and put-in and take-out points.

The western states provide premier inland paddling spots. These 13 trips range in length from two hours to two days. Each trip includes difficulty ratings, route distances and times, detailed maps, equipment lists, launch-point camping, and natural history information.

Explore the coastal lagoons, bays, and esteros from the Russian River to Monterey Bay, plus inland Tahoe, Mono, and Pyramid Lakes with this book's 24 kayaking adventures. Most are daytrips, but some can be done as overnights. Accurate maps show the water routes and distances you'll paddle, where to camp, and how to get to the put-in and take-out points.

A complete guide to touring Northern California by kayak, with suggested ocean, bay, and lake trips. Includes all you need to know: regional weather and waters, navigation and rules of the road, trip ratings for difficulty and time, campsites, and much more. Maps and an excellent bibliography are also included.

Whatever your ability or source of flotation, this guide book will enhance your river running experience.

Lets kayakers of all skill levels explore 40 trips, providing more than 100 route alternatives, in some of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich marine habitats on the planet. Detailed maps as well as overviews of Central and Northern California's weather, tide and current patterns add to the thorough coverage of paddling this spectacular coastline.

52 individual trips along the California coast from Big Sur to San Diego, including the Channel Islands. Also describes trips in the best paddling lakes and rivers in southern California, each with separate description and map.

A great guide to a broad range of excursions - from calm water weekend trips to month-long expeditions - from Greater Vancouver and the Gulf Islands to the Queen Charlottes.