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Canyonby Michael P. Ghiglieri |
| This book is full of interesting
information about the Colorado River going through the Grand Canyon. The
author has included all aspects of this great place. He tells the
history of the river and canyon, including the geolgy, the first
residents, the first settlers, the daming and problems with the daming,
the many people who have tried to make the trip, and the history of the
wildlife.
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Grand Canyon River Guideby Buzz Belknap |
| Provides an excellent sequence of maps
useful to people running the river plus considerable background info on
notable past river runners. Published on water resistant material. Very
useful!
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Paddling Northern California (Regional Paddling Series)by Charlie Pike |
| Describes more than 65 of the best
paddling trips in Northern California, including whitewater, stillwater,
and coastal excursions. Includes detailed maps with access points and
landmarks; flow charts indicating optimum floating seasons on rivers;
and tide information for the ocean trips.
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Adventure Kayaking from the Russian River to Monterey: Includes Lake Tahoe, Mono Lake, & Pyramid Lake (Adventure Kayaking)by Michael Jeneid |
| Explore the coastal lagoons, bays, and
esteros from the Russian River to Monterey Bay, plus inland Tahoe, Mono,
and Pyramid Lakes with this book's 24 kayaking adventures. Most are daytrips, but some can be done as overnights. Accurate maps show the water routes and distances you'll paddle, where to camp, and how to get to the put-in and take-out points. For kayaking newcomers there's information on kayak rentals and guided trips. Newly updated.
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Recreation Lakes of California 14th Editionby Diane Dirksen, Jake Dirksen |
| Complete guide to over 430 lakes in
California with detailed maps and current information. A must for
campers, RVers, fishermen, boaters and anyone who loves the outdoors.
Campgrounds for tents and RVs, marine facilities, types of fish, picnic
sites, hiking and bicycle trails, equestrian facilities, swimming,
waterskiing, resorts, phone numbers and all the details you need to know
about these lakes are included.
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Ann Dwyer's Easy Waters of California-Northby Ann Dwyer |
| Easy Waters of California" is likewise
sure to become a classic reference book for paddlers of all disciplines. Ann Dwyer has been paddling Northern California since the early 1960's. No one knows it better.
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Guide to Sea Kayaking Central & Northern Californiaby Roger Schumann, Jan Shriner |
| This book guides kayakers to more than
40 trips, with more than 100 route alternatives, in some of the most
spectacular and wildlife-rich marine habitats on the planet. Designed
for kayakers of all skill levels from beginner to expert, this guide
gives mile-by-mile descriptions of the routes, including prominent
landmarks and interesting places along the way.
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Adventure Kayaking- Trips from Big Sur to San Diego: Includes the Channel Islandsby Robert Mohle |
| 52 individual trips along the California
coast from Big Sur to San Diego, including the Channel Islands. Also
describes trips in the best paddling lakes and rivers in southern
California, each with separate description and map.
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