Publisher Description

Virginia and West Virginia have something for every paddler, from float trips to kayaking excursions. Paddling Virginia and West Virginia features the best and most accessible routes for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. Paddling Virginia and West Virginia gives you the information you need to plan the perfect day on the water: 45 paddle routes suited to every ability and desire, Detailed and up-to-date information on put-in and take-out points, Difficulty rating, rapid classes, river gauges, and overviews of the rivers, This guide leads you down rivers and around lakes to the greatest paddling adventures in the Old Dominion and Mountain State: Explore the James River, Virginia's contribution to the great rivers of the world. Travel down the venerated Shenandoah River in the shadow of the Blue Ridge and also to mountain-rimmed impoundments such as Lake Moomaw. Experience legendary mountain streams like the Greenbrier River in West Virginia. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in nearby Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion started on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed love of the outdoors that has led Molloy to spending most of his time hiking, backpacking, canoe camping and tent camping for the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend's idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are over 60 books. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area and true outdoor adventure books throughout the eastern United States, including hiking guides to North Carolina's National Forests, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Triad and the Triangle.Molloy writes for varied magazines, websites, and is a columnist/feature writer for his local paper, the Johnson City Press. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, endeavoring in a variety of outdoor pursuits. His non-outdoor interests include American history and University of Tennessee sports. Molloy lives in Asheville, North Carolina. For the latest on Johnny, please

Long Description

A comprehensive guide to Virginia and West Virginia's best paddling trips with routes for every type of paddler, including access points, difficulty ratings, special points of interest, history and more.

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