Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens, 6th [Paperback]

Robert Parnes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002 | Series: Regional Paddling Series

This updated guide provides everything a paddler needs to know to have fun canoeing or kayaking through the unique ecosystem of the Jersey Pine Barrens.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Loaded with information, photographs, and maps of South Jersey's Winding Rivers. . . . Helps canoeists and other visitors appreciate this unique area." --Philadelphia Enquirer; "This one is special. After a short perusal, the New Jersey canoeist will soon wonder how canoeists made do without this attractive, practical, thorough but concise handbook." --Trail Walker; "A well-crafted mini-encyclopedia." --Appalachia magazine.

From the Back Cover

Explore the diverse natural wonders of the Jersey Pine Barrens, the unique ecosystem covering more than a million acres in southern New Jersey. From easy afternoon paddles to extended trips deep into remote wilderness areas, Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens takes canoeists and kayakers on a journey through the state's most spectacular landscape. Included are waterways known for their scenery, historical importance, and wildlife. In addition to detailed river descriptions, there is extensive information about the region's geological, social, environmental, and botanical history.Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens is designed to help you select the best of the waterways that course through the Pinelands. Inside you'll find: an overview of what to expect and how to prepare; detailed maps showing access points and routes; information on each waterway's character, difficulty, and the best times to paddle; lists of local paddling organizations and information resources. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 192 pages, maps, charts)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 6th edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762722959
• ISBN-13: 978-0762722952
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New Jersey
  • #95 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Canoeing

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Long Awaited Revision, October 25, 2004

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Darren (Jersey Shore, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens, 6th (Paperback)

This is a revision to the classic "Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens" originally published by the same author through Globe Pequot Press.

Although the fast paced development of this NJ area makes a guide such as this very difficult to keep updated and current, this was a much needed revision to the original canoeing guides.

The history, obstacles, maps & charts, launch & rental sites, approximate paddling times, and grades for each river make this guide ideal for both canoeists and kayakers. Listings for Pinelands preservation and conservation organizations are also included so those who treasure these rivers can support the cause.

If you are paddling in NJ, you won't want to miss at least one of the Pine Barren Rivers and this is the guide you will need.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best information yet, January 9, 2007

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Glenn C. Martinet (new jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens, 6th (Paperback)

This book gives the paddler a wealth of information about the variouse paddling trips in the Pine Barrens. I have paddled the Oswego from lake harrision to lake oswego it was a fun few hours. I'm looking forward to more trips because of the information in this book.

1 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Correction, March 26, 2006

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Constance L. Stallings (Ashland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens, 6th (Paperback)

Reader Darren supplied incorrect credit for this book. Globe Pequot Press was not the original publiser. The publisher was Fast & McMillan, with the imprint of The East Woods Press, a small regional publishing group in New York City.