Massachusetts/Connecticut/Rhode Island Book

Although rivers rarely change from year to year, the human management of their landscape does. Fortunately, AMC River Guide: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island details everything you need to know about these New England waterways. From challenging white water rapids to serene streams, this guide is ideal for canoeists and kayakers of all abilities. Completely updated and revised, its easy-to-use format makes river selection and trip planning effortless. Rivers and their tributaries are listed by watershed and are broken down into segments of reasonable length for enjoyable trips. Simplified tables summarize significant information about each segment of the river - levels of difficulty, recommended water level and the season or conditions in which it occurs, maps, direction and distances for portages, total trip distance and scenery. Descriptive text gives essential information on access, landmarks, cumulative distances from the starting point, and the attributes of each river segment. (5 x 7, 256 pages, maps, charts)