Florida Keys Paddling Guide: From Key Largo to Key West (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780881505443)

The region from the southernmost point of the Florida peninsula, stretching south and west to the Dry Tortugas National Park, is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the continental United States, and there's no better way to explore it than by kayak. Here the freshwater temperate latitudes meld with a tropical marine environment to create unique paddling opportunities. In the nearshore waters, secret mangrove tunnels, unending beds of turtle grass, and colorful sponge flats contrast with the vibrant coral-studded waters found offshore. Bill Keogh is your guide to this paddler's paradise. Each trip in this new guide includes a chart, route suggestions, information on distance, tides, and winds, and safety tips. You'll also find information on the wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems that will be encountered, as well as historical and natural features of the area. 30 black & white photographs, index.

Author: Bill Keogh
ISBN-10: 0881505447
ISBN-13: 9780881505443
Publisher: Countryman Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2004
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.32w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Outside 01/01/2010 pg. 38