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Guide to Idaho Paddling
Flatwater & Easy Whitewater Trips
Guide to ID Paddling Cover
288 pages, Paper
ISBN 1-877625-07-8

Published by: Great Rift Press

Price: $18.95 (New)
NOTE: If you need the book soon, you'll want to order it from us.  We are the publisher and have them in stock.  Amazon & other Internet sites do not stock the book.

Guide to Idaho Paddling is the first comprehensive guide on Idaho rivers which covers the state's flatwater and easy whitewater river runs.  There are no death defying rapids here, just great laid-back trips down easy-going streams, and fun whitewater on exciting but safe and sane rivers. 
    All the runs can be done in an open canoe, but are also suitable for kayaks, inflatables and drift boats. The text is supplemented with enticing photography and beautiful, easy-to-use maps.
   It's an Idaho best-seller and an outstanding guidebook.   


"Time and again, this guidebook shines."
            --Bill Brock, Time-News

More Information

Excerpts: Sample Chapters & Table of Contents

Why Purchase from Us?
We (Great Rift Press) are the publisher, and most importantly, we have the books in stock.  We ship as soon as we get your order.  Amazon and other on-line book dealers do not stock the books, and it may take several weeks before you receive your order.  Additionally, our shipping charges are lower than other on-line suppliers.  One last bonus: if you order a new book, we'll have it signed for you.  Just tell us to whom you want the book signed.  (If you don't want to use the on-line ordering method, we have other options.)

"Excellent guide. The writing is clear, the information is useful and easy to find."
                --Jim Wright, Standard-Examiner


Other Top Rated Books:

Never Turn Back: The Life of Whitewater Pioneer Walt Blackadar

Winter Tales & Trails: Cross-country Skiing, Backcountry Skiing & Snowshoeing in Idaho, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons

Others: List of All Books


More Information on Guide to Idaho Paddling 

Finally a book for the rest of us!  There are plenty of books on Idaho rivers for advanced whitewater river runners, but this book, covering nearly 100 different river segments, is one that can be enjoyed by the whole family. 
   Katherine Daly and Ron Watters were the perfect team to do this book. Experienced river runners and outdoor writers, they put a lot of loving care into this book.  The maps are works of art:  accurate, understandable and usable on the river.  To make the book easy-to-use, they supplemented the text with symbols which quickly encapsulate the river's difficulty, condition of access roads, surrounding terrain, and other features of the river. 
    Mileage charts are included which are invaluable for pinpointing location while running the river.  And there's information on fishing, wildlife, seasons, water levels, boat ramps, scenic attractions and much more.  All the rivers in this book can be done in an open canoe, but are also suitable for kayaks, inflatables, and drift boats.

"An excellent source for planning canoe and kayak trips on the best of the state's flatwater and easy whitewater.  The maps are large, clearly detailed and useful, and the authors authorative."                      
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                                                   -- Rich Landers, Spokeman Review .



Reviews from Users . . .

"This is, by far, the best organized, most helpful [guide] I've seen . . .
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"This book has excellent descriptions of both the rivers and the roads that lead to the put-ins and take-outs. It's fun and easy to read. I often find myself looking through it and dreaming about the next canoe trip in the spring. I've used many floating guide boats and this is, by far, the best organized, most helpful one I've seen."


"I wish every state near me had such a great easy water guidebook like this . . .
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"This is exactly what I was looking for in a canoeing guidebook. Kathy and Ron breakdown the current river classification of Class I waters, into more detailed ratings 1.0-1.5, giving detailed descriptions of each level.  Familes can do alot of these runs. The books consists of flatwater rivers and a few easy whitewater rivers just to spice things up a bit and get a bit of practice. I wish every state near me had such a great easy water guidebook like this." 


"Enjoy these easy-going streams . . .
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"If the roar of rapids leaves you in a sweat, relax and enjoy these easy-going streams and sane river trips. All runs can be done in an open canoe, kayak, drift boat or inflatable. This great book contains maps and beautiful photographs."  --Alex Sholes


"Excellent book. Well written and very informative."  --Jay Barnard


Purchasing the Book . . .

For on-line ordering, use the "Add to Cart" buttons above. 

OR, if you'd like to talk to a real person, call us toll free at 1-800-585-6857.

OR, if you'd like to order by email, drop us a line at support@grc.com

OR, if you'd like to order by snail mail, drop us a line at:  Great Rift Company, 1135 East Bonneville, Pocatello, ID 83201.

OR, you may purchase it from Barnes and Noble.com.  We recommend Barnes and Noble instead of Amazon.com since B&N is much fairer in their treatment of small publishers than Amazon.  Amazon asks for deep discounts which hurt small publishers.  B&N, on the other hand, asks only for the standard publishing discount.  Moreover, a little know secret is that Barnes & Noble keeps many more books in stock than Amazon.  To purchase from Barnes and Noble, click: Guide to Idaho Paddling


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