Paddling Pennsylvania: Kayaking & Canoeing the Keystone State's Rivers & Lakes

this is a great overview of the bodies of water for kayaking and canoeing. do not expect maps or anything of that nature but it does offer basic information. however, be warned that there is some misinformation. for instance, green lane reservoir is listed as a location for launch. while you can launch a boat it has to be quarantined for ten days before it can go on the water. my advise would be to contact the places you intend to go ahead of time to be sure there are no special permits or quarantines required.i definitely recommend the book as a guide for the waterways of pennsylvania.

As a new kayaker, I needed something to help me find waters aside from the few lakes in my county. This book is beyond thorough- providing trip lengths, hazards, and more. It’s broken down by region, and then by type of water. Highly recommend!

...there are a few obvious omissions. One in particular is the Little Toby Creek from Brockway to Portland Mills (Clarion River). Jeff, when you get a chance, you have to do this stretch of creek. It's very isolated, picturesque, and historic. I GUARANTEE you will add this to your next addition if you do this waterway. Memorial Day weekend and Fall Foliage are popular times. I've even done it when the snow was flying.The book is excellent, though. It pointed out some other nearby waterways that I've never even considered canoeable.

I find it interesting to use this book as a guide for exploration of PA waters. I am new to the sport and I plan to use to review to book before I put my boat into waters not yet paddled.

I'm disappointed because I expected that this would tell us about some out-of-the-way places with peace, quiet, and undisturbed nature. There are a few places like that here, but only a few. I suspect the problem is that PA has very few lakes, especially lakes that are not State Parks, large impoundments, or places where the shoreline is nearly all developed. If you want natural places, you'll have to go to the streams and rivers. I'm probably biased because we also spend a month each year canoeing in the NW Adirondacks, so we're spoiled.

These books are a necessity if you like to kayak or canoe and want to find different rivers to play on. The thing that I like it pretty much go's over each river so you have a basic idea on what you are getting into, including put in's and take outs and about how many miles. I look forward to paddeling more rivers this year, so will be putting this book to the test.

This book is loaded with detailed information on the rivers and lakes of Pennsylvania. There are mapes with launch and recovery locations and detailed directions on how to get there. This is a great informational book. I intend to wear it out this winter dreaming about getting back on the water and planning trips for the comming year. Buy this book and you will not regret it.

very good