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Summary: Highly recommended for all canoeists and kayakers.
Review: A native of Illinois, Mike Svob has canoed the steams of the Midwest for thirty years. In Paddling Illinois he draws upon his experience and expertise in showcasing sixty-four outstanding trips for canoe and kayak. Each trip route features detailed maps showing roads, put-ins and take-outs, significant rapids, mileage, fascinating points of interest, and other useful information. General summaries are provided covering camping opportunities, water levels, shuttle routes, access points, canoe rentals and/or shuttle services. Paddling Illinois is additionally enhanced information on fishing opportunities, river reading and maneuvers, and special safety factors. Highly recommended for both novice and experienced canoeists and kayakers.
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Summary: An absolute MUST READ for every Illinois canoeist or kayaker
Review: Paddling Illinois is very well orgnized and thoughtfully laid out. It is very reminiscent of the classic Wisconsin paddling guide book, Whitewater/Quietwater by Bob and Jody Palzer. I am a map nut and love the maps in this book. They are big, uncluttered, and easy to read. This book is chocked full of useful info. Be use to check out the Introduction and Appendixes. I found myself flipping through the book, reading the side bars that accompany many of the trip descriptions. They're great. If you paddle in Illinois, or plan to paddle here, buy this book. It's the best paddling guide to Illinois, and worth every penny!
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Summary: Paddling Illinois
Review: This book is very informative. I do have a warning though. On page 44 Canoe Shack is listed as canoe rental. On November 24, 2001 I had scheduled a drop off with this outfitt. Canoe Shack never fullfilled its obligation. No explination was given. Perhaps the author should omit this outfitt in future editions.
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Summary: Paddling Illinois
Review: This book is very informative. I do have a warning though. On page 44 Canoe Shack is listed as canoe rental. On November 24, 2001 I had scheduled a drop off with this outfitt. Canoe Shack never fullfilled its obligation. No explination was given. Perhaps the author should omit this outfitt in future editions.
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Summary: really helped me a lot
Review: This is a very useful book. It is easy to read and gets you where you want to be - on the water.Illinois is a lot more fun than people realize.
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