Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route write by Mike Bezemek. This book was released on 2018-10-01. Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. On May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell and nine crewmen in four wooden rowboats set off down the Green River to map the final blank spot on the American map. Three months later, six ragged men in only two boats emerged from the Grand Canyon. And what happened along the rugged 1,000 river miles in between quickly became the stuff of legend. Today, the JWP route offers some of the most adventurous paddling in the United States. Across six southwestern states, paddlers will find a surprising variety of trips. Enjoy flatwater floats through Canyonlands and the Uinta Basin; whitewater kayaking or rafting in Dinosaur National Monument and Cataract Canyon; afternoon paddleboarding on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell; multiday expeditions through Desolation Canyon and the Grand Canyon; and much more, including remarkable hikes and excursions to ancestral ruins, historic sites, museums, and waterfalls. Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route is a narrated guide that combines a multi-chapter retelling of the dramatic 1869 expedition with stunning landscape photography, modern discoveries along the route, overview maps, and information about permits, shuttles, access points, rental equipment, guided trips, and further readings. Come celebrate the dramatic 1869 expedition by exploring the route and learning the story.
Paddling the Ozarks
Paddling the Ozarks - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Paddling the Ozarks write by Mike Bezemek. This book was released on 2017-05-15. Paddling the Ozarks available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. With gushing springs, clear-water streams, lush hardwood forests, and limestone bluffs rising hundreds of feet, the Ozarks offer enough paddling to fill a lifetime, including seven streams in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers system and three rivers protected by national parks. Paddling the Ozarks details 40 of the region's best paddling trips—classic floats, hidden gems, scenic lakes, and challenging whitewater. Waterways ranging from southern Missouri to northern Arkansas to Oklahoma’s Cookson Hills with year-round classics like the Current River, Jacks Fork, NF White, and Eleven Point make this the essential guide to paddling the Ozarks. Paddling the Ozarks reveals that what some call flyover country is better described as paddle-through. Look inside to find: GPS coordinates for every put-in/takeout Detailed river descriptions Maps showing access points and river miles Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazards
Paddling the Powell
Paddling the Powell - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Paddling the Powell write by Mike Bezemek. This book was released on 2018-10. Paddling the Powell available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The John Wesley Powell Route offers some of the most adventurous paddling in the United States. Across six Southwestern states, paddlers will find trips for all abilities and timeframes--from a few hours to a few months. Canoe trips in Canyonlands. Whitewater rafting in Dinosaur National Monument and Cataract Canyon. Peaceful floats in Browns Park or the Uinta Basin. Paddleboarding on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. Afternoon kayaking in Red Canyon or a week-long expedition through Desolation Canyon. Plus, the original trip of a lifetime down the Grand Canyon. Along the way, side-hike to ancestral ruins, historic sites, and unexpected waterfalls. With Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route as your guide, come explore the same sections of the Green and Colorado Rivers as the 1869 expedition--and learn firsthand about one of the greatest adventure stories in American history. Explore the JWP route with: - Practical information for planning your own trips, joining guided trips, obtaining permits, hiring shuttles, renting equipment, and visiting classic sites. - Stunning photos and detailed descriptions of what to expect, including river difficulty and challenges. - Overview maps and GPS coordinates for access points along the route. - Details on further reading, relevant museums, and off-river sites. - Interviews and stories about modern explorations along the route, plus a lively retelling of the dramatic 1869 expedition.
The Emerald Mile
The Emerald Mile - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Emerald Mile write by Kevin Fedarko. This book was released on 2014-07. The Emerald Mile available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.
Sunk Without a Sound
Sunk Without a Sound - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sunk Without a Sound write by Brad Dimock. This book was released on 2001. Sunk Without a Sound available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In November 1928 an empty scow was found adrift and empty in the Colorado River. No bodies were found. But since 1971 several people have come forward claiming to be the occupants; one confesses to being a murderer.
