This 224-page title is a comprehensive guide to the skills and adventure of canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other forms of fun in paddle boats. Informative essays tell you how to get started, choose the right craft, plan your trip, and locate the top paddle destinations in the USA. A Travel Tips section gives selected details about touring, lodging and camping. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 18 specially commissioned maps.