Quiet Water Canoe Guide: New York [Paperback]

Alex Wilson (Author), John Hayes (Author)

Book Description

Series: AMC Quiet Water Series | Publication Date: May 1, 1996

AMC NATURE WALKS: NJ

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From Long Island to the Adirondacks to the western plateau, New York state is rich in lakes and ponds perfect for quiet-water paddling. Canoeists and kayakers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the Empire State's stunning natural world of delightful calm waters with this selective guide. Features include detailed descriptions of more than 100 ponds and lakes, maps, photographs, illustrated nature essays, tips on safety, equipment, local camping and picnicking, complete driving, parking, and canoe put-in directions. Together, John Hayes and Alex Wilson have spent more than seven years exploring the quiet waters of the Northeast for the Appalachian Mountain Club. Hayes is a professor of biochemistry and environmental science at Marlboro College in Vermont. Wilson is publisher of Environmental Building News in Brattleboro, Vermont. (6' x 9', 416 pages)

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239511
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239518
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Kayaking

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unspoiled Waters of New York, August 18, 2000

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Daniel Smith (Somerville, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quiet Water Canoe Guide: New York (Paperback)

An immense compendium of the pristine paddling spots left in New York State. The authors looked for lakes with one goal in mind: find places where the water has not been spoiled by development, pollution, or powerboats. Unquestionably, they succeeded. The book describes over 100 trips across the state, with an expectedly high concentration in the Adirondack Mountains. For each trip, the authors describe launch locations, scenery, notable areas on the lake, and any interesting wildlife seen during their paddle. Many of the lakes are a bit small for a full day trip, but if one only has a few hours to paddle, these are certainly places to go. The authors did a good job of including sites from across the entire state, and tried to include a number of lakes near New York City. Unfortunately, the authors almost ignored flat river paddling, but a few calm rivers and streams did make their way into the book. Overall, if you are a New Yorker who loves getting away from it all, this is one book to have.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general review of the NY region, August 17, 2000

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This review is from: Quiet Water Canoe Guide: New York (Paperback)

For the novice, such as myself, this is a good book to get you started on exploring the canoeing areas of New York. They review the area, the water, and the wildlife. It is not an exhaustive list and many areas we found were seasonal, but that wasn't mentioned in the book. I hope they write another updated and more exhaustive review in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready for some lovely canoe and kayaking, August 2, 2010

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G. Niu (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quiet Water Canoe Guide: New York (Paperback)

This has plenty of detailed information that even locals don't necessarily know about. It doesn't list or describe every single waterway, of course, but you can pencil in your latest and greatest favorites. We've been using this for nearly 7 years, as we plan day trips or longer excursions.