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From Back Cover: If you are looking for whitewater in the southern Canadian Rockies, this is the only guide you will ever need.

Paddler’s Guide to the Sunshine State is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on paddling in Florida—bound so that it lies open at each page for easy reference or photocopying--and is fully indexed. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or a whitewater veteran, whether you're looking for an easy going two-hour tour with your family or a week-long solo adventure, this book lists the most delightful destinations to explore in a state famous for its scenic waterways. From the vast flats of the Florida Keys to the rivers and springs of the Florida Panhandle, Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State gives directions to 91 Florida waterways, separated into 271 individual canoeing and kayaking excursions. For each of the 91 destinations, veteran paddler and outdoor writer Sandy Huff · tells her readers where to rent or buy canoes and kayaks, · evaluates the difficulty of each trail, · supplies emergency phone numbers and a customized map showing launch and take-out sites, average length, and paddling time for each leg, · and presents a candid discussion of the waterway. In introductory chapters, she offers safety tips on camping basics, dressing for...