Illinois's terrain is surprisingly varied. Here, you'll find rolling hills, dense woods, tallgrass prairies, rugged cliffs, and bayous reminiscent of Louisiana. And one of the best ways of experiencing the excitement and diversity of the state's geology, wildlife, and scenery is by paddling its many waterways. This book will appeal to beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers who want to take advantage of the state's amazing variety of canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Whether you're searching for an intimate stream or a stretch of challenging whitewater, you'll find Paddling Illinois an invaluable guide.
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A native of Illinois, Mike Svob has canoed the streams of the Midwest for over 30 years. He is hopeful that this book will help create a fuler appreciation of the many beautiful places to paddle in Illinois. He is also the author of Paddling Northern Wisconsin and Paddling Southern Wisconsin (Trails Books). A retired college administrator, he is now a free-lance writer.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Highly recommended for all canoeists and kayakers.,
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This review is from: Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)
A native of Illinois, Mike Svob has canoed the steams of the Midwest for thirty years. In Paddling Illinois he draws upon his experience and expertise in showcasing sixty-four outstanding trips for canoe and kayak. Each trip route features detailed maps showing roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, fascinating points of interest, and other useful information. General summaries are provided covering camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, canoe rentals and/or shuttle services. Paddling Illinois is additionally enhanced information on fishing opportunities, river reading and maneuvers, and special safety factors. Highly recommended for both novice and experienced canoeists and kayakers.
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An absolute MUST READ for every Illinois canoeist or kayaker,
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This review is from: Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)
Paddling Illinois is very well orgnized and thoughtfully laid out. It is reminiscent of the classic Wisconsin paddling guide book, "Whitewater/Quietwater" by Bob and Jody Palzer. I am a map nut and love the maps in this book. They are big, uncluttered, and easy to read. This book is chocked full of useful info. Be sure to check out the "Introduction" and "Appendixes". I found myself flipping through the book, reading the side bars that accompany many of the trip descriptions. They're great. If you paddle in Illinois, or plan to paddle here, buy this book. It's the best paddling guide book available for Illinois, and worth every penny!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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really helped me a lot,
This review is from: Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)
This is a very useful book. It is easy to read and gets you where you want to be - on the water.Illinois is a lot more fun than people realize.
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Contrary to the experience of travelers who hurry through on interstate highways, there's much more to Illinois than cornfields and boring flatland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Campsite Railroad, Apple River, Spoon River, Des Plaines River, Fox River, Rock River, Illinois River, Salt Creek, Salt Fork, Cache River, Middle Fork, Aroma Park, Grand Detour, Hennepin Canal, Mackinaw River, Galena River, North Fork, Sangamon River, South Vermilion, Aux Sable, Kankakee River, Little Vermilion, River Road, Rock Falls, Sugar River New!
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Contrary to the experience of travelers who hurry through on interstate highways, there's much more to Illinois than cornfields and boring flatland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Campsite Railroad, Apple River, Spoon River, Des Plaines River, Fox River, Rock River, Illinois River, Salt Creek, Salt Fork, Cache River, Middle Fork, Aroma Park, Grand Detour, Hennepin Canal, Mackinaw River, Galena River, North Fork, Sangamon River, South Vermilion, Aux Sable, Kankakee River, Little Vermilion, River Road, Rock Falls, Sugar River New!
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