Quiet Water Maine, 2nd: Canoe and Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series)

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Now completely revised and updated, this edition describes more than eighty spectacular paddling trips in Maine.

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More than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking.......2006-01-07

Now in a completely revised second edition, Quiet Water Maine: Canoe & Kayak Guide identifies more than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking. Each suggested trip includes directions, parking, and launch information; tour descriptions with estimates of time, distance and difficulty; notes of flora and fauna to be seen in the area; and more. Written for paddlers of all skill levels from beginner to experienced, as well as for birdwatchers, anglers, and families with children, Quiet Water Maine is enthusiastically recommended both for its attention to detail and its enthusiasm for nature.

Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers

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Good intro book
Good first manual for novice recreational paddlers

Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers
American Canoe Association
Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0897322029

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This amply illustrated introduction to flatwater and river paddling will be an important resource for both instructors and those who like to teach themselves.

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Good intro book .......2005-10-18

In the 26 pages (between Foreword and Glossary) there is an awful lot of good explanation on canoe basics, complemented with many and clear drawings. As a novice in canoeing, I learned a lot more than one could expect from such a thin book. Some techniques like re-entering-the-canoe-in-deep-water and boat-over-boat rescue technique seem better explained here than they are in some thicker books. (I write "seem" as I haven't tried yet at the time of writing this :-) ).
It should be noted that this is -as the title says- a basic introduction book; the book has all the information you need to get started. It will enable you to row and control a lot better than the average newbee in a rental canoe, but that is about how far it goes.

Good first manual for novice recreational paddlers.......1999-11-09

The American Canoe Association's Introduction to Paddling, canoeing basics for lakes and rivers, is a short and clear introduction to canoeing. It describes the canoe and related equipment, how to use same, and several cautionary thoughts.

The strokes described are few and clear, and river maneuvers and safety considerations are clearly laid out.

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Unspoiled Waters of New York.......2000-08-19

An immense compendium of the pristine paddling spots left in New York State. The authors looked for lakes with one goal in mind: find places where the water has not been spoiled by development, pollution, or powerboats. Unquestionably, they succeeded. The book describes over 100 trips across the state, with an expectedly high concentration in the Adirondack Mountains. For each trip, the authors describe launch locations, scenery, notable areas on the lake, and any interesting wildlife seen during their paddle. Many of the lakes are a bit small for a full day trip, but if one only has a few hours to paddle, these are certainly places to go. The authors did a good job of including sites from across the entire state, and tried to include a number of lakes near New York City. Unfortunately, the authors almost ignored flat river paddling, but a few calm rivers and streams did make their way into the book. Overall, if you are a New Yorker who loves getting away from it all, this is one book to have.

Good general review of the NY region.......2000-08-17

For the novice, such as myself, this is a good book to get you started on exploring the canoeing areas of New York. They review the area, the water, and the wildlife. It is not an exhaustive list and many areas we found were seasonal, but that wasn't mentioned in the book. I hope they write another updated and more exhaustive review in the future.

Canoeing and Kayaking Utah: A Complete Guide to Paddling Utah's Lakes, Reservoirs & Rivers

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Good guide to Utah flatwater paddling

Canoeing and Kayaking Utah: A Complete Guide to Paddling Utah's Lakes, Reservoirs & Rivers
Michael R. Fine
Manufacturer: Countryman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0881507032

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The first comprehensive flatwater paddling guide to Utah's lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

Utah is covered with scenic waterways that offer a diversity of excursions for paddlers of all levels. Pine-lined shores, red-rock cliffs, quiet canyons, and high-altitude lakes make this state a year-round paddler's paradise, and this book a welcome resource for flatwater enthusiasts.

Packed with tips, gear lists, and natural history, this comprehensive handbook is a long-awaited guide to many of Utah's little-known waters and popular destinations. Logistical details help you find exactly the kind of excursion you seek, from easy day trips to challenging expeditions, and provide the information you need to make the most of your paddling experience. 15 maps,30 black and white photographs, index.

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Good guide to Utah flatwater paddling.......2007-09-16

I agree with the author when he says that this is the only guide to flatwater in Utah. Even though it is the default choice, it is a well thought out book. It hits the obvious places and a few out of the way places I'd never heard of. Each individual review does a good job of describing the location. The book would have benefited from individual closeup maps for at least the "best bets" destinations.

Also, for the destinations that are reservoirs (most of them) it might have been helpful to have listed the water level required for the paddling that is described. Some of the destinations flat out don't exist in a dry year.

Of course, any travel guidebook is outdated the day it is published and this book is no exception--the kayak rental place on Antelope Island is closed as of September 14, 2007.

While you could eventually discover most of the destinations yourself (there just isn't much water in Utah), this book can will save you a lot of time and miles. Recommended.

The Illustrated Voyageur: Paintings and Companion Stories

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A Visual History
Great Read with Great Watercolors

The Illustrated Voyageur: Paintings and Companion Stories
Howard Sivertson
Manufacturer: Lake Superior Port Cities
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0942235436

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Wilderness living in the late 1700s is captured and brought to life. Thirty-one paintings show how the rugged voyageurs of the North West Company worked and lived and laughed. This book was originally published in 1994 but has been unavailable for the past several years, until now.

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A Visual History.......2001-08-31

This book should be in all school libraries. The excellent illustrations bring the accurate text to life in a compelling way. I give 2-3 hr presentations in French or English as a voyageur. This book certainly covers more than I can in such a way. I would recommend it whole-heartedly as background for anyone interested in the period and the characters.

Great Read with Great Watercolors.......2000-12-03

Every spring in the late 1700's canoes would leave from Quebec and head for upper Lake Superior. At the same time trappers from deep in the central and Rocky Mountain regions of Canada would head for the same location with the fruits of their trapping labors over the winter. They would meet for a couple of weeks of trading and partying. Then they would laboriously paddle back to where they had come from.

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A Comprehensive Paddling Guide to Flat-Water Ponds, Lakes, Streams and Rivers in the Finger Lakes Region of New York

Slide the bow of your canoe or kayak across the shore of a grass-lined pond or the gravel shore of a stream. Dip your paddle into the cool, still water and glide downstream to enjoy the solitude and explore hidden pools and alcoves. Perhaps circumnavigate an island, see eagles flying above, voyage through a historic Erie Canal aqueduct, enjoy the splash of fish darting below your boat or spot a deer standing in the creek around the next bend. The discoveries are almost endless from water level.

Take a Paddle - Finger Lakes New York Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks is a map-filled guide for beginning and intermediate paddlers. And for anyone who enjoys the pleasures of a flat-water paddle. It will lead you to 35 ponds and small lakes and over 370 miles of streams and rivers.

Head out for a fun adventure knowing:
-where multiple launch and take-out sites are located
-the difficulty level of each waterway
-where to view current water conditions on the Internet
-the approximate time it will take to paddle
-amenities and fun diversions found nearby for yourself and your children
-where to camp next to or near the waterway
-when is the best season to paddle each waterway
-where to rent canoes or kayaks
-where to find commercial shuttle services

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Very useful guide for paddlers.......2006-10-21

As soon as I got a kayak this summer, I bought both this book and the "Take a Paddle" for western New York. This region is a great place to put a little boat in the water--with lakes of all sizes, from little kettleholes to the Great Lakes, plus streams, and rivers, and the Erie canal. It really helps to have a guide to tell you where you can put in and take out, the difficulty of a route, how to get there and where to park.
These books are well designed and easy to use. I've tried out several routes and found the information very useful. Can hardly wait to get out and try more paddles next spring.

The Arctic Prairies: a Canoe-Journey of 2,000 Miles in Search of the Caribou; Being the Account of a Voyage to the Region North of Aylemer Lake

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The Arctic Prairies: a Canoe-Journey of 2,000 Miles in Search of the Caribou; Being the Account of a Voyage to the Region North of Aylemer Lake
Ernest Thompson Seton
Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar
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Binding: Paperback

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In 1907 I set out to journey by canoe down the Athabaska and adjoining waters to the sole remaining forest wilds—the far north-west of Canada—and the yet more desert Arctic Plains, where still, it was said, were to be seen the Caribou in their primitive condition.

Take a Paddle: Western New York Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks (Take a Paddle)

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Outstanding work
Covers more than 250 miles of flat-water creeks and rivers

Take a Paddle: Western New York Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks (Take a Paddle)
Rich Freeman , and Sue Freeman
Manufacturer: Footprint Press, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1930480237

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A Comprehensive Paddling Guide to Flat-Water Ponds, Lakes, Streams and Rivers in Western New York

Slide the bow of your canoe or kayak across the shore of a grass-lined pond or the gravel shore of a stream. Dip your paddle into the cool, still water and glide downstream to enjoy the solitude and explore hidden pools and alcoves. Perhaps search for pitcher plants in a sphagnum moss bog, watch fish dart below your boat or spot a deer standing in the creek around the next bend. The discoveries are almost endless from water level.

Take a Paddle - Western New York Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks is a map-filled guide for beginning and intermediate paddlers. And for anyone who enjoys the pleasures of a flat-water paddle. It will lead you to 20 ponds and small lakes and over 250 miles of streams and rivers.

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Outstanding work.......2006-07-02

My wife and I bought this book and our canoe in the same week.
Coincidence? I don't think so. This book overs families a great chance to get outside and share time together.
The rating system is outstanding and the directions are great.
This is the type of book that screams out for a second volumn I would gladly volunteer to be a guest contributor should the authors ever decide to do a second volumn.

Covers more than 250 miles of flat-water creeks and rivers.......2004-05-03

Take A Paddle: Western New York Quiet Water For Canoes & Kayaks is a comprehensive, superbly presented, specialized guide for canoe and kayaking enthusiasts. Detailing multiple launch and take-out sites; identifying waterway difficulty levels; providing approximate times to paddle from one point to another; noting amenities and fun diversions suitable for families with children; showing where to camp; what the best season for paddling each waterway; even where to rent canoes or kayaks or find commercial shuttle services, Take A Paddle: Western new York Quite Water For Canoes Kayaks covers more than 250 miles of flat-water creeks and rivers, as well as 20 ponds and lakes. Included are Livingston, Monroe, Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans, and Niagara counties.

The Last Wilderness: 600 Miles by Canoe and Portage in the Northwest Territories

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The Last Wilderness: 600 Miles by Canoe and Portage in the Northwest Territories
Peter Browning
Manufacturer: Great West Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Cold Summer Wind

ASIN: 0944220037

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Excellence again

Collection of Morgan Llywelyn's finest short stories
The Earth Is Made of Stardust
Morgan Llywelyn
Manufacturer: Wildside Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1587151596

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"[Llywelyn's] subject matter is varied, including vampires, a sentient tree, traditional and untraditional ghosts, murder, disembodied talking heads, an examination of the commercial value of fairies, tales of Arthurian legend with unusual twists, immortality, and a man who really gets into his art . . . most are rewarding and I was particularly impressed by the story of a boy who pretends that a glass egg actually contains the dinosaur, and eventually discovers that pretense has become reality. I believe this collection is original to Wildside, so you won't find it elsewhere, and you really do want to find it." -- Don D'Ammassa, Science Fiction Chronicle

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Excellence again.......2007-06-02

Llywelyn pulls it off once again. These short stories are well written leaving the reader wanting more. Her poetic style of writing draws the reader in with each story. Her talent for various styles comes through brilliantly.

Collection of Morgan Llywelyn's finest short stories.......2000-11-04

Collection of Morgan Llywelyn's finest stories, including:

"Veronica's Gift," "Porch Swing," "A View of Wickerwork," "Getting Ahead," "A Cook is Born," "At Night," "The Man Who Killed the Last Great Auk," "Their Son," "The Mistletoe," "Bough," "Princess," "Me, Tree," "The Sanhedron," "Ego," "Untitled," "The Plum Tree," "This is My Beloved," "Do This, Do That."

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