Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
• Published by: Trails Books
• Edition: Revised Edition March 2000
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0915024772
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0915024773
• Book Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Book Description
Illinois's terrain is surprisingly varied. Here, you'll find rolling hills, dense woods, tallgrass prairies, rugged cliffs, and bayous reminiscent of Louisiana. And one of the best ways of experiencing the excitement and diversity of the state's geology, wildlife, and scenery is by paddling its many waterways. This book will appeal to beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers who want to take advantage of the state's amazing variety of canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Whether you're searching for an intimate stream or a stretch of challenging whitewater, you'll find Paddling Illinois an invaluable guide.

About The Author
A native of Illinois, Mike Svob has canoed the streams of the Midwest for over thirty years. He is hopeful that this book will help create a fuler appreciation of the many gorgeous places to paddle in Illinois. He is also the author of Paddling Northern Wisconsin and Paddling Southern Wisconsin (Trails Books). A retired college administrator, he is now a free-lance writer.

Reader Reviews
A native of Illinois, Mike Svob has canoed the steams of the Midwest for thirty years. In Paddling Illinois he draws upon his experience and expertise in showcasing sixty-four outstanding trips for canoe and kayak. Each trip route features detailed maps showing roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, fascinating points of interest, and other useful information. General summaries are provided covering camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, canoe rentals and/or shuttle services. Paddling Illinois is additionally enhanced information on fishing opportunities, river reading and maneuvers, and special safety factors. Highly recommended for both novice and experienced canoeists and kayakers. Comment | | (Report this)