Review of A Kayaker's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: The Quieter Waters--Rivers, Creeks, Lakes and Ponds

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A Kayaker's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: The Quieter Waters--Rivers, Creeks, Lakes and Ponds
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great guide to the Hudson's best places

On: 2008-06-28

Ive lived in the Hudson Valley for ten years, but when I bought my kayaks it felt as if Id moved to an entirely new place! Exploring the waterways close to home has been enriching for me and for my children. Were still discovering the wonders. Aber has personally explored these places, and shes put together a thoughtful, detailed, well-researched book. I refer to it often. You can tell she loves kayaking, and her enthusiasm is infectious!

Wow! All in one book.

On: 2007-04-29

In Shari Abers guide you discover a personal odyssey combined with extraordinarily complete information on kayaking on the rivers, ponds, and lakes in this region of New YOrk. This book is formatted to allow you to plan your trip from your easy chair. Every area in six counties is mapped for you. Each entry includes route, mileage, difficulty level(from easy to challenging), setting, hazards, remarks and a narrative of the authors kayak journey in the specic spot.
She also includes types of kayaks, necessary supplies, and helpful web sites. The appendices expand your knowledge of local events and tours and include a list of outfitters. Land directions get you right to the easiest spot for your excursion to begin.
Each entry closes with "The Paddle", the authors description
of her voyage on the waters indicated. Her personal tales include local history and her unique observations on the water and natural environs. Ms. Abers interest in the birds, especially the herons, hawks, and eagles
in each district is evident.
Photographs of the bodies of water and their inhabitants help in the trip planning, for we all know we want to go where we just might see otters and muskrats and the baby deer hiding in the weeds at the waters edge.
This is not just a guide to where and how; it is a call to adventure and the pleasures of becoming part of "the harmony of seemingly disparate forces."

Wow! All in one book.

On: 2007-04-28

In Shari Abers guide you discover a personal odyssey combined with extraordinarily complete information on kayaking on the rivers, ponds, and lakes in this region of New YOrk. This book is formatted to allow you to plan your trip from your easy chair. Every area in six counties is mapped for you. Each entry includes route, mileage, difficulty level(from easy to challenging), setting, hazards, remarks and a narrative of the authors kayak journey in the specic spot.
She also includes types of kayaks, necessary supplies, and helpful web sites. The appendices expand your knowledge of local events and tours and include a list of outfitters. Land directions get you right to the easiest spot for your excursion to begin.
Each entry closes with "The Paddle", the authors description
of her voyage on the waters indicated. Her personal tales include local history and her unique observations on the water and natural environs. Ms. Abers interest in the birds, especially the herons, hawks, and eagles
in each district is evident.
Photographs of the bodies of water and their inhabitants help in the trip planning, for we all know we want to go where we just might see otters and muskrats and the baby deer hiding in the weeds at the waters edge.
This is not just a guide to where and how; it is a call to adventure and the pleasures of becoming part of "the harmony of seemingly disparate forces."