CANOEING The Jersey Pine Barrens: Paddling adventures along the Batsto River, Toms River, Rancocas Creek, Great Egg Harbor River, Mullica River [Paperback]

Robert Parnes (Author), Fran Braley (Author), Al Braley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994

Start with detailed river descriptions. Add intriguing information about the region's geological, social, environmental, and botanical history. Sprinkle in some savvy tips on maneuvering a canoe. The result is this fifth edition of "Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens," the most comprehensive guide to canoeing in this area. Author Robert Parnes reveals the region's fascinating history and presents the 14 rivers most suitable for canoeing in the Pine Barrens. Each chapter features a particular river, brook, or creek and lists driving routes to reach it as well as area campgrounds, canoe-rental agencies, and public amenities. Accompanying maps and charts detail all the access points to each river, points of interest along the way, distances between those points, and approximate canoeing times.

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Start with detailed river descriptions. Add intriguing information about the region's geological, social, environmental, and botanical history. Sprinkle in some savvy tips on maneuvering a canoe. The result is this fifth edition of 'Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens,' the most comprehensive guide to canoeing in this area. Author Robert Parnes reveals the region's fascinating history and presents the 14 rivers most suitable for canoeing in the Pine Barrens. Each chapter features a particular river, brook, or creek and lists driving routes to reach it as well as area campgrounds, canoe-rental agencies, and public amenities. Accompanying maps and charts detail all the access points to each river, points of interest along the way, distances between those points, and approximate canoeing times.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: The Globe Pequot Press; 4th edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564403734
• ISBN-13: 978-1564403735
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,582,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awaited New Edition, September 29, 2000

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Darren (Jersey Shore, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens (Paperback)

Although the fast paced development of this area makes a guide such as this very difficult to keep updated and current, this was a much needed revision to the original guides. The history, obstacles, maps & charts, launch & rental sites, approximate paddling times, and grades for each river make this guide ideal for both canoeists and kayakers. Listings for Pinelands preservation and conservation organizations are also included so those who treasure these rivers can support the cause. If you are paddling in NJ, you won't want to miss at least one of the Pine Barren Rivers and this is the guide you will need.

5.0 out of 5 stars Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens, January 11, 2007

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Gwendolyn Culver "erikryan" (Forked River, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens (Paperback)

My husband loves to kyack through the Pine Barrens. This book gave him more information about where to go and what to look for. He loved it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Primary source for planning 1 and 2 day trips, September 3, 1998

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This review is from: CANOEING The Jersey Pine Barrens: Paddling adventures along the Batsto River, Toms River, Rancocas Creek, Great Egg Harbor River, Mullica River (Paperback)

Brief history of the area precedes descriptive listing of the river as you proceed downstream, listing water character, potential obstructions, scenery, and distances between points, as well as put in and take out choices. Maps, and distance charts are excellant. Canoe rentals, town facilities are listed. Must keep in mind that descriptions depend on time of year visited. I've had my copy, well annotated by me, for more than 10 years and review it before every day trip.Its pocket size makes it handy to bring along.