Canoeing and Kayaking Ohio's Streams: An Access Guide for Paddlers and Anglers (Backcountry Guides) [Paperback]

Richard Combs (Author), Stephen E. Gillen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Backcountry Guides | Publication Date: April 17, 1994

Whether you are looking for a quiet float along a rural stretch of flat water or an exciting paddle through Class IV rapids, this book will guide your way.

As well as being a comprehensive guide to the many rivers and streams in the state, Canoeing & Kayaking Ohio's Streams includes chapters on water safety, paddling instructions, how to read and rate white water, and even tips for paddling with children.

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.

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About the Author

Award-winning outdoors writer Richard Combs has hunted three continents, authored four books, contributed to many others, and been a regular contributor to Canoe, Bowhunting World, and Bugle. He currently cohosts the Big Outdoors radio program, airing weekly in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press/Backcountry Books (April 17, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881502529
• ISBN-13: 978-0881502527
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone looking for river adventures in Ohio!, October 30, 2001

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C.C. (Maumee, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canoeing and Kayaking Ohio's Streams: An Access Guide for Paddlers and Anglers (Backcountry Guides) (Paperback)

Within two days of reading this book, My brother and I had one of the most memorable canoe canoe trips we've ever had. The authors have done the necessary legwork in not only identifying all of Ohio's rivers, but they give you detailed descriptions of each river, maps that show access points, including distances between points in both river miles, and shuttle miles for your car. They also list any hazards/portages in each river such as dams, etc. I was amazed to find several excellent canoeing river within an hour of home, with all the information I needed to make a quick escape from the daily grind. Excellent!!!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Used To Be Useful, September 1, 2000

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This review is from: Canoeing and Kayaking Ohio's Streams: An Access Guide for Paddlers and Anglers (Backcountry Guides) (Paperback)

Originally published in 1984, this guide is less than useful now. We've discovered that Lake Erie having dropped 3 feet in the last few years has significantly changed the river levels. Maybe the authors/editors could make a return trip?

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, January 7, 2010

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Leslie A. White "mzgarden" (OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canoeing and Kayaking Ohio's Streams: An Access Guide for Paddlers and Anglers (Backcountry Guides) (Paperback)

there are a lot of waterways in Ohio, but it isn't easy to find information on where to put in and take out. This book describes those locations as well as dangers that lie ahead on the river. I am anxious for spring so that I can try some of the unfamiliar waters.