Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips By Canoe And Kayak (Trails Books Guide) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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.
Series: Trails Books Guide
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Trails Books; Revised edition (March 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0915024772
ISBN-13: 978-0915024773
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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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.
Paddling Illinois is very well orgnized and thoughtfully laid out. It is reminiscent of the classic Wisconsin paddling guide book, "Whitewater/Quietwater" by Bob and Jody Palzer. I am a map nut and love the maps in this book. They are big, uncluttered, and easy to read. This book is chocked full of useful info. Be sure to check out the "Introduction" and "Appendixes". I found myself flipping through the book, reading the side bars that accompany many of the trip descriptions. They're great. If you paddle in Illinois, or plan to paddle here, buy this book. It's the best paddling guide book available for Illinois, and worth every penny!
This is a book that I have used for years. The descriptions are excellent and concise. A must have for any paddler interested in Illinois waterways. The caveat is that this book needs to be updated. If not Svob then another paddler with extensive knowledge because some of the rivers have changed put ins and take outs. Also, the Dupage River has underwent considerable changes since this book was published.
If you need a paddling guide to Illinois water ways this is it. To submit this review I was required to write 7 more words.
This is a very useful book. It is easy to read and gets you where you want to be - on the water.Illinois is a lot more fun than people realize.
What a good book. Wish it covered more. Maybe the later edition does. It doesn't cover the part of the Sangamon (through Petersburg) that I kayak. Wish I bought this 30 years ago.
Good information in the book
Good book.
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