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Description of  Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways (Pam and Will Harte Books on Rivers, sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University)

Within about seventy-five miles of downtown Houston, some 1,500 miles of rivers, creeks, lakes, bayous, and bays await discovery. Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways, by longtime paddler Natalie Wiest, is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to experience Houstons well-watered landscape from the seat of a kayak or canoe. Before introducing readers to the quiet, green world that lies within and around the heart of the city, Wiest gives some pointers on water safety (including swimming and boating) on weather, flood stages, and legal access and on an often unseen but always present paddling companionalligators. She also provides a gear checklist for a day trip, a brief guide to boats and paddles, and a sampler list of easy places to paddle for true beginners. Read more