canoe camping

"A woman in a canoe takes the reader on a journey down the Hudson River, from its source, a lake in the Adirondack Mountains, to the point where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at New York City. Includes a note on the history of the Hudson River"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to wilderness canoeing and camping, offering advice on how to select and purchase a canoe and other equipment; providing information on canoe skills such as portaging, paddling, rescue and repair; discussing knots, solo canoeing, navigation, and other topics; and reviewing camping techniques.