A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park [Paperback]

Johnny Molloy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

For the ultimate adventure by canoe or sea kayak, this guide to paddling the Everglades offers detailed information about every significant paddling route in Everglades National Park. The 53 designated paddling routes--including the renowned Wilderness Waterway, the spine of the paddlers' pathways--provide access to Florida's endangered natural paradise, the wide sheet of water that includes pristine beaches, sun drenched keys, and the world's largest mangrove forest.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Why anyone with an ounce of brains would want to paddle a canoe or kayak through the Everglades escapes this reviewer. Molloy makes it very clear that alligators slither around, weird things come flying out of the trees, tides strand you on mud flats, and geographic names such as Shark Point and Graveyard Creek make you wonder about their origins. But Molloy's relaxed prose makes all doubts vanish. Molloy has floated his boats around most of the United States and has written a number of books about his experiences. Here, his writing style is both authoritative and enticing; he can almost make you want to drift about in clouds of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. He offers important information for boaters (tidal activity, campsites, routes to avoid, what to pack, wind challenges, approximate paddling time, and much more) and includes detailed maps that will be of immense value to anyone venturing out into this intimidating environment. Definitely of importance to all Southeastern public libraries, this guide should also be considered by all for its comprehensiveness, attention to detail, and clarity.DJoseph L. Carlson, Lompoc, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description

Indispensable guide for the ultimate adventure by sea kayak or canoe

"Offers details on the park's 53 designated paddling routes, which cover more than 400 miles of creeks, bays, marshes and the Gulf of Mexico."--Orlando Sentinel

 

"[Molloy's] writing style is both authoritative and enticing; he can almost make you want to drift about in clouds of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. He offers important information for boaters (tidal activity, campsites, routes to avoid, what to pack, wind challenges, approximate paddling time, and much more."--Library Journal

 

"In this well-organized, clearly written guide, Molloy . . . covers all the conceivable necessities. . . . Kayakers and canoers will find Molloy's work guide invaluable."--Tampa Tribune

 

A decade ago, Johnny Molloy spent months canoeing, kayaking, and camping in Everglades National Park, paddling more than 500 miles in one season to research the first edition of A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park. Last year he returned and did it all again in order to comprehensively update this ultimate authority to the park’s designated paddling routes.

 

A highlight of the book is Molloy's guided tour of the renowned Wilderness Waterway, the spine of the paddler's pathways through Everglades National Park. It provides access to Florida's endangered natural paradise, the wide sheet of water that includes pristine beaches, sun-drenched keys, and the world's largest mangrove forest. The book includes day trips, week-long excursions, and many routes off the beaten path.

 

The 22 trail maps are adapted from nautical charts and U.S. Geological Survey topography maps of the park, and the descriptions include a running commentary of physical and cultural landmarks along each route.

 

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida; 1st edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813017874
• ISBN-13: 978-0813017877
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,008,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Paddler's Guide just in time for next years trip!, August 14, 2000

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vivian oliva - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park (Paperback)

I have done numerous loop trips in Everglades National Park by kayak. However, I have never done the entire Wilderness Waterway Trail end to end. I needed a guide to plan my next trip and after some searching, I came across A Paddler's Guide. Having read and used Molloy's "The Best in Tent Camping Florida" with much success, I ordered his new Paddler's Guide. I was really impressed with the amount of information, detailed maps, important campsite descriptions and very good general advice for anyone paddling this area. He gives you many trip options with the best possible route to get there. Even if you only have a couple of days to enjoy this wonderful area, you can easily pick from an overnight to a week long adventure. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning a paddling trip to the Everglades. I certainly will use it to plan my next journey through the wilderness waterway!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Planned my trip with this book, February 27, 2001

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Shon H. Rainford - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park (Paperback)

I spent four days paddling in the Everglades in January. This book was essential in choosing a route, where to camp, etc. Highly recommended if you canoe or kayak in the glades

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it!, October 22, 2002

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Keith M Wasserman (St. Petersburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park (Paperback)

As an experienced Everglades paddler who has logged over 400 miles in the Everglades backcountry, I can't say enough about this book. Johnny Molloy has provided a level of detail that is truly extraordinary, and his descriptions of the trails and campsites are dead on the money. The maps alone make this book worth having. This book should find a permanent place of your list of indispensable equipment for planning and conducting an Everglades backcountry expedition.