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Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregonby Philip N. Jones |
| The best available paddling guide to
flatwater rivers in northwest Oregon now includes lake routes and much
more. This completely updated new edition has been expanded to include
20 new routes for a total of 70 outings on northwest Oregon and
southwest Washington rivers and lakes for canoe and sea kayak
enthusiasts. All the details for each outing are offered, from where to
launch to trip distance to points of interest to best season to go. It
covers trips on the Willamette River on its tributaries, Oregon coastal
rivers, the Columbia Gorge and the lower Columbia River, the Oregon
Cascades, and southwest Washington.
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Kayaking Puget Sound, the San Juans, and Gulf Islands: 50 Trips on the Northwest's Inland Watersby Randel Washburne, R. Carey Gersten |
| The extensive inland waterways of the
Pacific Northwest are considered among the best in the world for sea
kayaking. Beautiful scenery, intricate and protected waterways, clean
and clear water, and abundant marine life define the area. On shore are
ample public parklands for camping and exploring.
These fifty trips in Puget Sound's myriad islands and fjordlike canals
and inlets cover the area from Canada's Gulf Islands to the shores of
Tacoma, including the fabulous San Juan islands and the unique Hood
Canal. Each trip lists details including duration, potential hazard
ratings, directions, an explanation of the area's tides and currents,
and more.
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Soggy Sneakers: A Paddler's Guide to Oregon Riversby Pete Giordano, Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club |
| The ultimate guide to paddling in Oregon.
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Paddle Routes of Western Washington: 50 Flatwater Trips for Canoe and Kayakby Verne Huser |
| Long established as a popular route
guide, Paddle Routes of Western Washington is now completely updated and
includes three new routes. Fully detailed trip descriptions include
location, distance, time to allow, best season, potential hazards, and
shuttle details. Maps point out river landmarks and put-in and take-out
points.
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Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest: 50 Flatwater and Whitewater Trips for Canoe & Kayakby Rich Landers, Dan Hansen |
| This was a refreshing change from the
majority of canoe guide books. No class V in this one, just fun floats
for everyone, and all close to Spokane. Kudos to the Authors.
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Paddling Oregonby Robb Keller |
| Detailed information on more than 90
rivers and streams in Oregon, including river profiles with mile-by-mile
gradient charts, optimal flow recommendations, drainage basin maps, and
access information.
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Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coastby John Dowd & Peter McGee |
| This guidebook contains everything
readers need to know to plan a short or long paddling trip. It features
detailed information on more than 30 kayak routes and covers the skill
levels required, trip duration, hazards, and which charts and tide
tables to purchase. Eighteen regions from Oregon to British Columbia,
including sections on the historic Lower Columbia River and rugged Queen
Charlotte Strait are explored. Also provides invaluable information
about weather, currents, ferry and air travel, equipment rentals, tours,
and more.
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