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This authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida presents almost all of the state¿s paddleable waterways in 78 river profiles that include everything from new maps and GPS coordinates to access points, river gauges, and mileages.
List of contents
Table of Contents- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- The Western Panhandle
- The Central Panhandle
- The Big Bend
- The Northern Peninsula
- The Central Peninsula
- The Central Highlands
- The Atlantic Coast
- The Southwest Gulf Coast
- The Everglades
- Appendixes
About the author
Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, TN. He has written more than 40 books about the outdoors, including hiking, camping, and paddling guidebooks; comprehensive guidebooks about specific areas; and true outdoor adventure books set throughout the Eastern United States. Molloy writes for various magazines and websites, and he is a columnist and feature writer for his local paper, the Johnson City Press.
Summary
Get the authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida, featuring almost all of the state’s paddleable waterways in 78 river profiles.
From the exciting and beautiful runs of the Panhandle’s Econfina Creek to slower floats through wildlife-rich Everglades National Park, the best way to experience the Sunshine State is by paddle. Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida’s unique streams, springs, creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways. Written by acclaimed author and outdoors adventurer Johnny Molloy, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling adventure.
For more than 30 years, Canoeing & Kayaking Florida has been a trusted source for paddlers. This updated edition presents new paddling destinations like Shingle Creek, where a swift stream swishes through a cypress forest; quiet, coastal Shell Creek; and the mighty Apalachicola River, with big sandbars, big hills, and a fast current. Those looking for still-water locales will enjoy secluded places such as Stagger Mud Lake.
Book Features
- Details on 78 top paddling trips
- New river profiles and updated maps and contact information
- Ratings for solitude and scenery
- At-a-glance data including river class, length, time, and more
Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is simply the best and most informative Florida paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!
