Paddling Southern Wisconsin : 82 Great Trips By Canoe & Kayak (Trails Books Guide)

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From powerful whitewater that surges and gushes through rocky rapids to leisurely strectches that flow gently past woldflowers, 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. You'll find: *Precise maps showing roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, plus a detailed description for each trip, so you have a good idea of what you will see along the way. *General summaries covering camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, canoe rentals, and/or shuttle services (when available). *Numerous additional sources of information regarding fishing opportunities, river reading and manuvers, and special safety factors.

Series: Trails Books Guide

Paperback: 180 pages

Publisher: Trails Books; Revised edition (March 9, 2001)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0915024926

ISBN-13: 978-0915024926

Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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This exceptional and consistent trail guide offers eighty-two different sections to paddle on thirty-two rivers in southern Wisconsin, flexible enough to be made into day trips or overnight camping trips. Each stretch of river highlighted is done with great attention to what needs to be known and little information seems to be left out. River segments are treated similarly, the number of miles are stated, the launching and landing points of access are described, where camping, rentals and shuttle services are available (just phone numbers are supplied), the general gradient (rate of descent) in average conditions, other places to paddle within the chosen area, notes of history, full page maps and many small but nice black & white pictures. A detailed dialogue of each trip is also given, providing a sufficient idea of what to expect around the next river bend.The book has a very thorough introduction that doesn't overlook the crucial skills and dangers to be aware of. It frequently mentions the importance of being informed about changing water levels and directs the reader to websites for finding such up-to-date info. The book also has a host of reference materials relevant to Wisconsin such as a list of annual events, clubs & organizations, websites, recommended reading (including bike trails and fishing!). Recommended books and videos for improving skills and a categorized list of certain river sections suitable for beginner, intermediate or expert paddlers plus a list of what fish are found most plentiful in each river.The information you'll find here exceeds that of an average guidebook. Revealed are the many charms of Wisconsin to be found along its waterways. Unusual rock formations, old dams, waterwheel mills, historic buildings, covered bridges, rolling hills, valleys and narrow coulees, farmland, woodland, marshes, fun riffles and rapids, wildlife and so much more. Best experienced and discovered from the unique vantage point of a canoe or kayak. [reviewed at .com by tilley_traveler]

Paddling Southern Wisconsin showcases 83 fun and memorable canoe and kayak excursions on southern Wisconsin waterways. Mike Svob offers the Wisconsin canoeing enthusiasts precise maps of roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, and other practical information. A detailed description for each of the 82 suggested trips provides a reliable idea of what to expect. General summaries cover camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, canoe rentals, even shuttle services (when available). A very highly recommended "do-it-yourself" reference and planning guide, Paddling Southern Wisconsin is enriched further with additional sources of information on fishing opportunities, river reading and maneuvers, as well as special safety factors for the canoeist or kayaker.

Great book with great tips. Little out dated so some things have changed. But over all still very useful

Very informative, lots of info on different rivers. already lined up a 4 day trip. I would recommend this for anyone interested in kayaking S. Wis.

Paddling Southern Wisconsin.Our first year paddling. Enjoyed the book. Found a lot of interesting areas to go paddling.

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