Florida Keys Paddling Guide: From Key Largo to Key West (Paperback)

by Bill Keogh (Author)

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Product Description
An all-new guide to sea kayaking trips throughout Florida's celebrated Keys.

The region from the southernmost point of the Florida peninsula, stretching south and west to the Dry Tortugas National Park, is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the continental United States, and there's no better way to explore it than by kayak. Here the freshwater temperate latitudes meld with a tropical marine environment to create unique paddling opportunities. In the nearshore waters, secret mangrove tunnels, unending beds of turtle grass, and colorful sponge flats contrast with the vibrant coral-studded waters found offshore.

Bill Keogh is your guide to this paddler's paradise. Each trip in this new guide includes a chart, route suggestions, information on distance, tides, and winds, and safety tips. You'll also find information on the wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems that will be encountered, as well as historical and natural features of the area. 30 black & white photographs, index.

About the Author
Bill Keogh is owner of Big Pine Kayak Adventures, Inc., a guide business that leads paddling tours in the Keys. His years of experience include providing photographs and leading backcountry paddling trips for many environmental organizations, including National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, and World Wildlife Fund. He lives in Big Pine Key, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881505447
• ISBN-13: 978-0881505443
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #425,304 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Featuring 8,500 miles of tidal shoreline, May 5, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Florida Keys Paddling Guide: From Key Largo To Key West is a compendium of recreational resources for dedicated water sport fans in general, and canoe and kayaking enthusiasts in particular. Featuring 8,500 miles of tidal shoreline, 7,800 lakes, 320 springs, and 35 rivers, The Florida Keys Paddling Guide is the perfect planning guide for exploring and enjoying the southernmost Florida peninsula and one of the most biologically diversified ecosystems in the continental United States. From Floridian coastal marshes to mangrove swamps, from back bay inlets to riverbed islands, The Florida Keys Paddling Guide is comprehensive, user friendly, and "take-along" portable!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars feature-full, October 4, 2004

By	mae north (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

Good read, good trips, precise GPS coordinates, and a significant naturalist section to boot! Match the critters you see against drawings in the book to find out what they are, what they eat, and how they live.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and informative, February 21, 2006

By	R. Lackey (Opelika,Al.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found the book very informative on the Florida Keys and its wonderful waters to be Paddled and explored.The trip routes laid out in the book provide some great trips to explore the Keys.Can hardly wait to get down there.