A canoe, a paddle, a body of water-it's nice to think that's all it takes. Whether for fishing, nature watching, a wilderness adventure, or just a bit of exercise, canoeing is in fact a simple pleasure only after you've acquired the knowledge to make it so. Enter Knack Canoeing for Everyone, the first idea-packed, picture-driven guide to present, step by step, all the tools you need to make sense of the mind-boggling array of canoes and gear on the market. And you'll find out how best to use this equipment-on ponds, lakes, rivers, or oceans. This essential resource also offers a whole host of recreational ideas, including day, weekend, and expedition-level trips.

Author Dan Gray lives and writes in Milwaukee. He worked for 5 and 1/2 years as Urban Adventures Coordinator at the Urban Ecology Center, teaching canoeing and kayaking and leading over 100 trips and classes on the
Milwaukee River. Dan is also a board member for Milwaukee Riverkeeper.