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For each of over 45 rivers in the state, you will find suggested stopover point for natural and human history, information on potential hazards and portages, detailed maps with river miles and car shuttle miles from access points, and listings of game-fish for each waterway.

These gentle hiking books are packed with information about the natural history of the region.

They're ideal for birders, nature lovers, and weekend walkers.

Saltwater angling is the fastest growing segment of the fly-fishing market and the southeastern Atlantic coast is a prime destination area for saltwater anglers. Many of the game species that feed along these southeast Atlantic waters are legendary known for their craftiness, beauty, and ability to put up a rugged fight. Anglers seek out species such as the red drum, tarpon, and spotted seatrout with an almost religious zeal. Here is a guide that directs anglers to the precise locations where these game fish are found. An introductory chapter covers the species of fish commonly sought during...

A narrow arm of land surrounded by the sea, Cape Cod is dotted with ponds and lakes and cross-hatched by inlets, marshes, and bays. This abundance of salt and fresh water offers paddlers nearly unlimited opportunities to experience the rich aquatic life and beauty of the Cape. Paddling the Cape's waterways is the best way to see its wildlife and to understand the ever-changing forces of sand, tide, and wind that define this land-and it's the perfect way to escape the crowds. Natural history tour leaders Shirley and Fred Bull outline 35 trips for paddlers of all levels of experience that...

It is a sequel to Robert Rubright's "Walks and Rambles in and around St Louis." The walks range from two to nine miles, from gentle strolls to more challenging excursions. Each chapter includes driving directions, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and asides on natural and historic highlights you will see along the way.

There are many places to ride in Massachusetts' extensive system of state parks and public and privately owned reservation lands, but finding the best of these off-road riding opportunities is another matter. Massachusetts-born Robert Morse has been exploring his state's byways and trails for years and has selected the very best non-paved rides for this book, now completely revised and updated. Cyclists may be surprised to find outstanding mountain biking right within the metropolitan Boston area, as well as rides ranging from coastal trails on Cape Cod to mountain summits in the Holyoke...

From gentle streams to challenging rapids, the rivers of Vermont and New Hampshire flow through some of New England's most unspoiled countryside. The rivers featured here range from flatwater to class 3 rapids, and offer reliable water levels for paddlers from summer through fall. Here the touring paddler will find covered bridges, granite ledges, historic towns and villages, and a variety of places to fish and camp. Roioli Schweiker, an authority on the waters of New England, has distilled a lifetime of paddling experience into this friendly, no-nonsense guide. Features for this completely...

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...

This revised and updated guide to a classic fly fishing destination gives anglers the information they need to: Fish legendary rivers like the Esopus, Beaver Kill, Neversink, Schoharie, and Willowemoc Discover many lesser-known streams, with light fishing pressure and plentiful native brookies and other trout Explore the cold, deep mountain reservoirs Pepacton, Cannonsville, Schoharie, Neversink, Ashokan, and Rondout with their miles of undeveloped shorelines and remarkable trophy fish Fish the Delaware by canoe and find shad in season, as well as trout, bass, and walleye Dozens of maps and...