Canoeing the Delaware River provides a mile-by-mile account of the Delaware's course from where the East and West Branches meet in Hancock, New York, two hundred miles downstream to tidewater at Trenton, New Jersey. The book describes rapids, access areas, and points of interest in detail. It is an invaluable resource to both the novice out for an afternoon paddle and the adventurer on a ten-day trip. This completely revised and updated edition provides new maps, guides to river outfitters, campgrounds, information sources on river conditions, and new photographs.In addition to guiding the way, Canoeing the Delaware River portrays the people, places, and events associated with the river from its colorful past through present times. Gary Letcher also includes information on canoe safety and environmental concerns.-- A mile-by-mile guide to the Delaware River for canoeists and other river users, with maps and photographs.-- Describes historical and present-day points of interest, and provides suggestions for activities within easy reach of the river.
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"A bunch of the boys were whooping it up at the Malamute Saloon." A mere verse by Robert Service you say? Aha. It actually was the beginning of an adventure along the Delaware River. A trip unimaginable without Mr. Letcher's book. What started out as a challenge to see who could start a raucously good time one evening turned into a better challenge; who could find a complete guide to an entire weekend? I won the challenge with Mr. Letcher's exciting guide to canoeing the Delaware. This book has it all: helpful hints, maps, select side trips and historical perspective. I was and will continue to be impressed by the completeness of Gary's book. I would recommend it to both novice canoeists and the most experienced. I have read several books about canoeing in different locations but this is the best!
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This summer a friend and I decided we were going to canoe the Delaware from Balls Eddy, near Hancock New York, to tidewater at Trenton New Jersey. Having never canoed more than a few miles of the river this guide was lifesaver as it allowed us to get out and scout the most dangerous of the rapids. For the most part camping locations were up to date. We lived by this book for the entire length of our trip and probably would not have made it through without it. If you are looking for a great summer adventure, grab a canoe, a tent and this book and set off for ten days of fun.
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The Delaware River begins just below Hancock, New York, at the confluence of the East and West Branches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
moderate riffle, riverfront tent sites, timber raftsmen, old eel weir, gravel bar extending, geophysical province, wild flower preserve, moderate water level, paved boat ramp, boulders protrude, canoe base, small gravel bar, private canoes, large gravel bar, broad gravel bar, creek enters, high standing waves, gravel island, concrete boat ramp, protruding boulders, tube rentals, unnamed creek, trash disposal, water gap, wing dams Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Jersey, New York, Delaware River, Port Jervis, Delaware Canal, National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap, Dingmans Ferry, Old Mine Road, Tocks Island, Upper Black Eddy, Skinners Falls, Wells Falls, Tom Quick, Delaware Valley, Erie Railroad, Bulls Island, Foul Rift, Pennsylvania Fish Commission, Pennsylvania Route, Kittatinny Ridge, Zane Grey, Martins Creek, Appalachian Trail, Bowmans Hill New!
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The Delaware River begins just below Hancock, New York, at the confluence of the East and West Branches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
moderate riffle, riverfront tent sites, timber raftsmen, old eel weir, gravel bar extending, geophysical province, wild flower preserve, moderate water level, paved boat ramp, boulders protrude, canoe base, small gravel bar, private canoes, large gravel bar, broad gravel bar, creek enters, high standing waves, gravel island, concrete boat ramp, protruding boulders, tube rentals, unnamed creek, trash disposal, water gap, wing dams Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Jersey, New York, Delaware River, Port Jervis, Delaware Canal, National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap, Dingmans Ferry, Old Mine Road, Tocks Island, Upper Black Eddy, Skinners Falls, Wells Falls, Tom Quick, Delaware Valley, Erie Railroad, Bulls Island, Foul Rift, Pennsylvania Fish Commission, Pennsylvania Route, Kittatinny Ridge, Zane Grey, Martins Creek, Appalachian Trail, Bowmans Hill New!
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- The Old Mine Road by C. G. Hine in Front Matter, page 112, and Back Matter
- National Park Service: The Story Behind the Scenery by Horace M. Albright on page 49, page 65, and page 105
- Treasure Island (Core Classics Series) by Robert Louis Stevenson on page 165, and page 166
- The Folklore and Folklife of New Jersey by David Steven Cohen in Back Matter
- Desert Gold by Zane Grey on page 58
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- Delaware Diary: Episodes in the Life of a River by Frank Talbot Dale in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Scout's Honor: A Father's Unlikely Foray into the Woods by Peter Applebome in Back Matter
- The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide by Carl S. Oplinger in Back Matter
- Bridges Over the Delaware River: A History of Crossings by Frank T. Dale in Back Matter
- Outside Magazine's Urban Adventure: New York City (Urban Adventure) by David Howard on page 209
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