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Copyright 1995. Northlite Publishing Company. ISBN: 0-9647804-0-2. 169 pages. Softcover. 5.5" x 8.5" x .25+ (From the back cover): "The Kenai Canoe Trails is an accurate and informative guide to one of the great canoeing systems and national wilderness treasures of the United States. Mr. Quick has written the definitive work on this pristine area. It is destined to become a classic field guide and planning resource for canoeists, hunters, ice fishermen, Nordic skiers, in fact anyone that travels this system of lakes and trails. I doubt that I will ever enter the area again without having a copy of this book close at hand." Rick Johnston - Park Ranger/Pilot Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Every lake and trail of this wilderness system is illustrated by aerial photomaps. These maps are unique to this book and represent the most informative charting of this are of Alaska yet available. Over 170 campsites are identified. Trail length, lake depths, water profiles, fish species, plus many other fascinating details are included, drawing from the author's personal experiences and official records dating back to the early 1960's. This is a "must have" for any adventure library. Table of Contents
The Kenai Canoe Trails
Introduction
Physical Description of Canoe System
Wildlife
Fishery Resources
Preparation and Trail Hints
Your Canoe
Camping Within the Canoe System
Clothing and Incidentals
Limnology
How the Maps of Each Lake Were Produced The Swan Lake Canoe Trails
Map of Swan Lake Canoe Trails
Canoe Lakes #1, #2, #3
Pages of Lakes: Sucker, Waterfowl, Contact, Marten, Spruce, Otter, Duckbill, Weasel, Big & Little, Camp Island, Trout, Gavia, Konchanee, Cygnet, Swan, Raven, Loo, Rock, Clam, Moosehorn, Portage, Birch, Teal, Mallard, Moose River Map of Swanson River Canoe Trails
Pages of Lakes: Paddle, Channel, Dog, Chum, Lure, Pot, M.J., Balloon, Pond, Lonely, Lo, Hat, Pan, Mouse, Rodent, Kuviak, Junko, Kinglet, Redpoll, Berry, Campers, Swanson, Lost, Woods, Red Squirrel, Gene, Pepper, Eider, Oldjold, Wonder, Wilderness, King, Wilderness/Nuthatch Passage, Nuthatch, Ilerum, Lynx, Twig, Birch Tree, Swanson Table of Lake Data
Regulations
Minimum Impact Camping
For Your Health and Safety
Estimated Travel Times
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