Paddling Southern New England - 30 Canoe Trips in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

This classic guide to paddling the waters of southern New England has now been completely revised and expanded to include seven new rivers. Chapters include day trips on flatwater, selected whitewater runs, and suggestions for overnight paddles-with 30 trips in all, there's something here for every skill level. Each river description includes information on put-ins and take-outs, distance, water conditions, dams and rapids, portages, best times to paddle, where to camp, and what you'll see along the way. A detailed map and handy mileage chart for each river will help you plan your trip.
New rivers included in this edition:
¿ In Massachusetts: the Housatonic, Westfield, Deerfield, Blackstone,
Taunton, and Nemasket Rivers
¿ In Rhode Island: the Pawtuxet River
¿ In Connecticut: the Upper Quinebaug and Pachaug Rivers
In addition, Weber provides information on local history and culture, and points out notable landmarks and the flora and fauna you'll encounter on your paddles.

About the author

Ken Weber, an outdoor columnist and former editor for the Providence Journal, has been paddling the waters of southern New England for more than 25 years. He lives in Greenville, Rhode Island.

Product details

• Authors: Ken Weber, Weber Ken
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.05.2001
• EAN: 9780881504712
• ISBN: 978-0-88150-471-2
• No. of pages: 186
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 259 g
• Illustrations: 30 black & white photographs, 35 maps
• Series: Backcountry Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / General, Travel and holiday guides, Canoeing & kayaking, Canoeing and kayaking, Northeastern & North Atlantic States, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Kayaking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Canoeing, US Northeast