Canoeing & Kayaking

This authoritative guide to the waterways of New York presents almost all of the state’s paddleable waterways in over 40 river profiles that include everything from new maps and GPS coordinates to access points, river gauges, and mileages. Canoeing and Kayaking New York includes descriptions of 50 of the best trips on New York's dozens of rivers. Along with runs for both experienced paddlers and novices and profiles for both over-nighters and short, round-trip day paddles, this book contains all the information necessary for a safe, enjoyable trip. Kevin Stiegelmaier combines information about tides, river gauges, GPS waypoints, and maps with personal anecdotes, historical trivia, and descriptions of local plants and animals, sprinkled with a touch of humor.