Most books on this subject fall into two categories:
How-To's and Grand Expeditions.
Paddle Adventuring happily fills some of the inviting spaces in-between.

This tribute ranges from the joy and zen of paddling to the zany, from novice to skilled tripping and family cruising. It reflects useful lessons learned and possibilities that beckon - from local to favored waters like Ontario lakes country, Chesapeake and Florida rivers, New England, the British Columbia coast, Alaska, coastal and interior Belize.

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