Kayaking Puget Sound, the San Jans, and Gulf Islands: 50 Trips On the Northwest's Inland Waters FROM THE PUBLISHER
The extensive inland waterways of the Pacific Northwest are among the best in the world for sea kayaking. The 50 trips featured here cover the area from Canada's Gulf Islands to the Nisqually River Delta, including the fabulous San Juan Islands. Each trip covers all the details and includes safety tips and guidelines for kayaking and camping with minimal impact on the environment. 55 b&w photos, 46 maps.
SYNOPSIS
Revised and expanded guide to the best kayaking daytrips and overnighters in an area eminently suited to saltwater paddling, with completely updated information on the original routes from the first edition, plus five new ones. Also includes information on the Cascadia Marine Trail, the only Marine National Recreation Trail in the country_how to use it, how to support it.
The extensive inland waterways of the Pacific Northwest are considered among the best in the world for sea kayaking. Beautiful scenery, intricate and protected waterways, clean and clear water, and abundant marine life define the area. On shore are ample public parklands for camping and exploring.
These fifty trips in Puget Sound's myriad islands and fjordlike canals and inlets cover the area from Canada's Gulf Islands to the shores of Tacoma, including the fabulous San Juan islands and the unique Hood Canal. Each trip lists details including duration, potential hazard ratings, directions, an explanation of the area's tides and currents, and more. Also included are safety tips and guidelines for kayaking and camping with minimal impact on the environment.
FROM THE CRITICS
Sports Etc. magazine
A wonderful companion for adventuring throughout our prime paddling country.— Seattle
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