U.S. Canoeing Guides - Midwest

This page last updated on 3/17/07


These guides describe canoeing, kayaking, or whitewater rafting in the midwestern United States. This includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska & Kansas.

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         Item #: B0379
TITLE: Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Vol. 1 - Western Region
Author(s): Robert Beymer
Pages: 223 pages, photos, map
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is one million acres of lakes, rivers, forests in northeastern Minnesota. Stretching for 200 miles along the Canadian border, this area has 1200 miles of canoe routes. This book gives brief descriptions of 25 entry points into the western half of the BWCA, using Forest Service statistics and first-hand observations. It then suggests routes from each of the entry points and describes each according to length of time needed, distance traveled, total number of lakes, rivers, portages encountered, the difficulty rating, and the maps required.
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         Item #: B0381
TITLE: Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Vol. 2 - Eastern Region
Author(s): Robert Beymer
Pages: 160 pages, photos, map
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      Volume 2 covers the eastern part--accessible via the Gunflint Trail, the Sawhill Trail, and the Arrowhead Trail. Comes with a 4-color foldout map showing the region covered.
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         Item #: B2514
TITLE: Boundary Waters Canoe Camping
Author(s): Jaconson
Pages: 144 pages, illustrations
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      This guide contains how-to information specifically tailored to the Boundary Waters canoe experience, presented by the man whose name is practically synonymous with the Boudary Waters. Covers camping tips, non-traditional ways to outsmart bears & bugs, navigating lakes without detailed maps & compass study, locating sandy beaches & waterfalls, and the latest rules & regulations.
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         Item #: B0356
TITLE: Canoeing Michigan Rivers
Author(s): Jerry Dennis & Craig Date
Pages: 152 pages, photos, maps
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      Comprehensive guide to 45 rivers in Michigan for canoeists of all skill levels. Details include length of trip, gradients, portages, rapids/falls, campgrounds, canoe liveries, skills required, etc.
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         Item #: B0394
TITLE: Guide to Minnesota Outdoors
Author(s): Jim Umhoefer
Pages: 296 pages, 6 x 9,
Price: $ 12.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 10.36
      Covers outdoor activities for all four seasons. The author shares his knowledge gained from camping, hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, and backpacking throughout the state.
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         Item #: B2498
TITLE: Guide to Sea Kayaking: Lakes Huron, Erie, Ontario
Author(s): Newman & Ohmann
Pages: 240 pages, photos, maps
Price: $ 15.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 12.76
      Covers the best trips on Lakes Huron, Erie, & Ontario. Includes at-a-glance info, detailed map, paddling time, level of experience needed for trip, and directions to launch sites. Sidebars provide info on wildlife, native legends, & other topics of interest to paddlers.
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         Item #: B2515
TITLE: Guide to Sea Kayaking: Lakes Superior & Michigan
Author(s): Dimond
Pages: 280 pages, photos, maps
Price: $ 15.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 12.76
      Features the best trips on Lakes Superior & Michigan. Each tour includes detailed map, at-a-glance info on length of trip, approximate paddling time, and level of experience needed for trip. Sidebars cover wildlife, native legends, & other topics of interest.
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         Item #: B0276
TITLE: Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes
Author(s): Dufresne
Pages: 176 5.5" x 8.5" pages
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      This guide to Lake Superior's island paradise includes information on terrain, campgrounds, shelters, trails, & portages.
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         Item #: B0275
TITLE: Michigan State Parks
Author(s): Dufresne
Pages: 5.5 x 8.5, 288 pages
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      Provides details on camping, hiking, canoeing, fishing, & cross-country skiing.
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         Item #: B0567
TITLE: Michigan's Best Outdoor Adventures with Children
Author(s): DuFresne
Pages: 240 5.5" x 8.5" pages
Price: $ 12.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 10.36
      75 biking, hiking, canoeing, skiing, and other adventures.
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         Item #: B2551
TITLE: Paddle Indiana
Author(s): McPherson
Pages: 400 pages, photos, maps
Price: $ 22.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 18.36
      Features 70 select lakes & 35 streams that are publicly accessible to canoeists & kayakers. Appendix lists where to rent canoes, state & local paddling organizations, et cetera.
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         Item #: B2722
TITLE: Paddling Michigan
Author(s): Hillstrom
Pages: 352 pages, maps, charts, photos
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      Describes over 70 trips, whitewater & flat water, in both the Upper & Lower Peninsulas for beginners & expert paddlers alike. Classic rivers such as the Au Sable, Manistee & the wild and scenic Jordan River are included, as well as popular sea kayaking destinations like Isle Royale National Park, Grand Island & the Keweenaw Water Trail. Maps show access points & landmarks, complemented by detailed written descriptions & info on fishing, camping & wildlife viewing.
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         Item #: B2387
TITLE: Paddling Minnesota
Author(s): Greg Breining
Pages: 240 pages
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      Whether you're an experienced kayaker or beginning canoeist, this guide will help you select a trip right for you with descriptions of more than 100 river & lake trips. It suggests where to put in, where to take out, & tells about rapids, difficulty, scenery, points of interest, history, fishing, & more. Included are trips on Minnesota's most scenic wilderness waters including Lake Superior, & the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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         Item #: B2723
TITLE: Paddling Southern Wisconsin
Author(s): Duncanson
Pages: 70 pages, photos, maps
Price: $ 18.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.16
      Covers 16 beautiful rivers in southern Wisconsin. Contains info on camping, points of interest & canoe liveries for 62 trips.
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         Item #: B0572
TITLE: Whitewater Rafting in North America: The 200 Best Rafting Adventures in the United States, Canada, Mexico, & Costa Rica
Author(s): Lloyd Armstead
Pages: 320 8.5" x 9.5" pages, 11 maps, photos
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      The first 7 chapters focus on equipment & trip preparation, while the remaining chapters review trips by region.
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         Item #: B0519
TITLE: Whitewater; Quietwater: A Guide to the Rivers of Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, & Northeast Minnesota
Author(s): Bob & Jody Palzer
Pages: 175 8.5" x 11" pages
Price: $ 17.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 14.36
      How-to & where-to information on over 40 rivers in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, & northeastern Minnesota.
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         Item #: B2920
TITLE: World Whitewater: A Global Guide for River Runners
Author(s): Jim Cassady & Dan Dunlap
Price: $ 22.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 18.36
      Whether you're a seasoned river campaigner or just beginning to wet your paddle, you'll love this one-of-a-kind guide to over 200 of the world's best runs. Contains maps & river descriptions of the most important rivers from the United States to the Far East. Tips on how to find the best guides & outfitters will help you plan the expedition of your dreams, whether it's a serenely scenic float on a placid Class I or an adrenaline-pumping ride on a Class VI.
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