Pennsylvania is a paddler's heaven and one of America's most blessed states when it comes to total miles of rivers and streams. Add in its many lakes, and there is quite simply all kins and manner of waters where you can set out in a canoe, kayak, or raft.

Paddling Pennsylvania describes the best and most accessible routes, 50 classics in all, from Lake Erie's Presque Isle Lagoons to the Allegheny River and from the Susquehanna to the Delaware. Carefully chosen to be within the ability of most beginning to intermediate paddlers, some routes offer wilderness paddling while others are closer to population centers, but all feature good access points, great scenery, wildlife, and opportunities to have fun.

About The Author
Bob Frye is the outdoors editor for Pittsburgh's Tribune Review and the author of Best Hikes Near Pittsburgh and Best Easy Day Hikes Pittsburgh (both FalconGuides). He lives in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.