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

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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!!!

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?

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.