• More than 50 paddle routes on protected bodies of water • An easy-to-use, informative guide for trips primarily within an hour's drive of Portland • For weekend warriors, families, and others looking to float or paddle at a relaxed pace Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in North America. And across the Greater Portland–Southern Maine region, paddlers can find plenty of protected, flat water to play in, whether canoeing, kayaking, floating, or coasting along on an SUP. Paddling Southern Maine includes maps, photographs and suggested routes, with a strong focus on safe and responsible paddling and environmental awareness. There is an "At a Glance" chart to help you find just the outing you're looking for, and none of the trips require shuttling or portaging. The authors note the skill level and endurance needed for each trip, and there are fun outings for novices and strong, experienced paddlers, alike. Co-authors Sandy Moore and Kimberlee Bennett are long-time Maine paddlers. Sandy Moore is a former Registered Maine Guide and ACA (American Canoe- Kayak-SUP-Raft-Rescue Association) Kayak Instructor. Passionate about introducing people to the world of paddling, she believes that kayaking, SUPing, and canoeing are the perfect methods for people with a wide range of abilities to explore nature from a unique and intimate perspective. Kimberlee Bennett is an experienced kayaker who has explored and photographed numerous paddling destinations throughout Maine. She has documented many of her excursions on her blog, www.kayakinginmaine.blogspot.com. She is an educator with 19 years of experience including her role as a special education teacher and in her current position as a high school assistant principal. This is her first book.

This revised edition of AMC's bestselling guide highlights various destinations throughout Maine with information on driving directions, parking, launch information, and a detailed tour description of time, distance, and difficulty. Suitable for both beginner and experienced paddlers alike, this book is ideal for all--including birdwatchers, anglers, and families with children. Quiet Water Maine showcases this rugged state's most serene and spectacular paddling trips in a comprehensive, user-friendly format that will be used for years to come.

Paddling Southern Wisconsin will guide you down some of the state's most alluring rivers, immersing you in its shifting landscape and infinite beauty.

Now completely revised and updated, this edition describes more than eighty spectacular paddling trips in Maine.

Grab your paddle and enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This comprehensive guidebook--the only one for Illinois--features 64 trips on 33 rivers. Rivers covered include Cashe, Des Plains, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. This is the ultimate guide for canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.

More than twenty outings are included in this paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills. Seasoned Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap had paddled all of these routes multiple times and provides information for full day and overnight trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and take-out locations, and information on wildlife that can be seen in the area, historic locations, and scenic areas.

The Maine coast is known for its iconic landscapes and as a playground for those in search of outdoor adventures. The best part is that you don't need to be a serious outdoors person to get outside and experience some amazing places in coastal Southern Maine. Whether you're into hiking, biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, or just taking a walk, we picked our favorite sites to get out and explore the natural wonders of the Maine coast from Kittery to Freeport. More than 120 featured sites include forested trails, coastal headlands, urban green spaces, lighthouses, sandy beaches, salt marshes, and tidal rivers in and around the cities and towns of Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Cape Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Freeport, and Brunswick. This guide is perfect for visitors, summer residents, and long-time Mainers alike. We include descriptions of the trails, plants and animals you'll find along the way, with easy to follow maps and exact locations of trailheads and parking.