A detailed color atlas of the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West designed for kayakers and other water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration.
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From mangrove-lined creeks in Key Largo to secluded coastlines in the remote Dry Tortugas, the Florida Keys and surrounding shallow tropical waters possess natural and man-made wonders unmatched in the continental United States. In this water paradise, paddlers have an almost unlimited number of creeks, mangroves, and shorelines to explore, from sheltered paddling on the oceanside of the Upper Keys to open-water crossings in the Middle Keys to explorations of outlying islands in the Lower Keys.
The Florida Keys Paddling Atlas provides custom-made charts, from Key Largo to Key West and the Dry Tortugas, specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small-craft water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration. Each chart is fully annotated with key put-ins, paddle-friendly marinas, and hidden waterways. Accompanying field notes provide route-finding information, including distances and suggested routes, paddling highlights, cautions, natural history, flora and fauna, and points of interest, to help guide water travelers on their own excursions and adventures. An extensive appendix contains information on kayak launches, outfitters, guides, rentals, camping, and paddle-friendly lodging and dining.
About the Author
Bill and Mary Burnham have blended their love of travel, the outdoors, writing, and photography into a dual freelance career. They are the authors of Hiking Virginia, The Virginia Handbook, and The Florida Beach Guide.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Kayak David
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As a guide and avid paddler I found this book incredibly useful and informative. Anyone that will set out to explore the paradise of the Keys will find their way to many areas that would never be found without this book. Bill and Mary obviously did their homework with the ultimate guide book for all paddlers enjoying the beauty of the Keys. Nice job guys.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Even with just glancing at it, I can tell it is so much more thorough than most guide books, and the index and go to points will make it more useful than any of the others. - Wow, I need to go out paddling!
The more I look at it, the better it gets! So much more detail than any of the others - in a class by itself - like the title says.
The more I look at it, the better it gets! So much more detail than any of the others - in a class by itself - like the title says.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just received my copy of this high quality guide book. I live in the Keys and have paddled many of these sites but in just glancing through this book I realized how much I have missed. Very complete and a must for visitors and locals alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommeded for the Florida Keyes Paddler
If you are seriously going to undertake paddling in the Florida Keys, this is the book you want to own. There has been much time and effort put into the book's content. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James S. Caris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly the bible on paddling the Keys!
I decided to paddle the Keys in 3 segments, from Kay Largo to Key West. The Atlas is the perfect tool. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stephen Parrish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Leave Home Without It
Although published a number of years ago, this book is a must-have for kayaking in the Florida Keys. Read more
Published 11 months ago by edwow70
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best paddling book for the Keys, don't bother with anything else
These guys did a great job. But. They are sea kayakers. The real beauty in the Keys is UNDER the water. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Will Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a Help
30 years old and have been going to the keys since I was a kid and I've never been able to discover the keys hidden beauty till now. Read more
Published 15 months ago by jthorne32
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indispensable
I initially borrowed this atlas from the public library and found it so informative that I had to order a copy to keep permanently. Read more
Published 20 months ago by DJ-Miami
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for paddling in the Keys.
This book is a tremendous resource for trails, launches, kayak friendly motel,s and GPS points. I appreciate the research and effort that went into this atlas. Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by D W
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Charts
Great look and organization - would be 5 stars except that the descriptions of routes and put-ins are skimpy, oddly organized and the coordinates for GPS waypoints are not easily... Read more
Published on January 27, 2010 by Bald Bemused
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide to kayaking in the keys
I used this book to plan a trip that included kayaking an extended section of the keys. It came in handy for finding places to stay that were kayak friendly as well as being a... Read more
Published on January 7, 2009 by Peter G. Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous and Very Detailed
This is one of those heavy-paged colorful books that are a joy just to hold and smell! Fifty-two charts illustrate the stunning water world from Key Largo down to Key West and out... Read more
Published on June 24, 2008 by Marsh Muirhead
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