Get the authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida, featuring almost all of the state's paddleable waterways in 73 river profiles.
From the exciting and beautiful runs of the Panhandle's Econfina Creek to slower floats through wildlife-rich Everglades National Park, the best way to experience the Sunshine State is by paddle! Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida's unique streams, springs, creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways. Written by acclaimed author and adventurer Johnny Molloy, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling trip.
For more than 35 years, Canoeing & Kayaking Florida has been a trusted source for paddlers. This updated edition presents paddling destinations like Seven Runs, a secluded tributary of the Choctawhatchee River; quiet, coastal Shell Creek; and the mighty Apalachicola River, with big sandbars, big hills, and a fast current. Those looking for still-water locales will enjoy secluded places such as Stagger Mud Lake.
Inside you'll find:
- Details on 73 top paddling trips
- River profiles with maps and contact information
- Recommended runs for novice paddlers, trips with children, overnight trips, and more
- At-a-glance data including river class, length, and time
- GPS coordinates for all river put-ins and take-outs
Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is simply the best and most informative Florida paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!
About the Author: Johnny Molloy is a Christian writer and adventurer who lives in Johnson City, Tennessee, and spends his winters in Florida. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor-adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend's idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 85 books. His writings include hiking, camping, paddling, and how-to outdoor guides, as well as books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States.
Johnny continues to write and travel extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Aside from the outdoors, his interests include Christian studies, American history, and University of Tennessee sports. He is also a Gideon and an active member of Christ Community Church in Johnson City.
