| Paddle Indiana is an access guide to 70 select lakes and reservoirs and 35 creeks and rivers. Individual vicinity, highway and access site maps are featured along with a capsule listing topographical maps, nearby communities, stream distance, number of trips possible on a river, level of difficulty, hazards, portages, further information sources, area outfitters, gamefish species, camping, hospitals and access. A succinct write-up touches on the essence of each aquatic outing. The introductory Overview includes information on Indiana's natural heritage, water safety, paddling tips, river rights and paddling with children. The appendixes list what to take along, where to rent a canoe, paddling organization's, DNR fisheries and wildlife biologist, a glossary of terms and bibliography of helpful books. The index alphabetizes lakes and streams plus there is an index map. |