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Up The Lake With A Paddle, Volume 3
is the latest in a series of guidebooks that provides
enthusiastic, knowledgeable advice for canoeists and
kayakers wishing to explore the lakes located within
the Tahoe/Sierra region.
Author Bill Van der Ven concentrates
on the seldom-described lakes of the Grouse Ridge Region
that make up a portion of the Tahoe National Forest.
The guidebook features maps, routes and local lore on
the natural and human histories of each paddling location.
Van der Ven provides clear, comprehensive descriptions
suitable for experienced and novice paddlers, as well
as for those paddling alone or with a family. His knowledgeable
advice on ways to make a paddling trip a more memorable
accomplishment is presented in a humorous, upbeat style.
As a bonus, Van der Ven provides the
reader with a comprehensive glossary that includes websites
referring to subjects described in the text. An annotated
bibliography, along with a list of paddle sports dealers,
schools and organizations devoted to paddle sports,
completes this useful book.
"What sets these books apart—beyond
the detailed location information—is Bill's intimate
knowledge of the natural history, hikes, trails and
other features. The descriptions are truly awesome and
show a deep love of boating and nature," said FineEdge.com
publisher Don Douglass.
About the author:
Van der Ven is a veteran canoeist and kayaker who has
over ten years' retail experience selling canoes and
kayaks. He works in the Sacramento area as a naturalist/guide.
His previous guidebooks include Up The Lake With A Paddle,
Vol. 1: Sierra Foothills and Sacramento Region, and
Up the Lake With A Paddle, Vol. 2: Tahoe Region, Crystal
Basin & Foothill Reservoirs, both published by FineEdge.com.
The author is now working on the fourth book in the
Up the Lake series of guidebooks.
Featuring:
224 pages
Detailed paddling area diagrams
ISBN 0-938665-82-0
$19.95
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