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Organizing a Successful River Cleanup by America Outdoors and National River Cleanup Week. Covers all the steps in organizing a cleanup, from forming the initial planning committee, getting sponsors, publicity, organizing volunteers, running the cleanup itself, and finishing things afterwards. An excellent way to avoid reinventing the wheel for your river cleanup! $10.95
You'll find inspiration and adventure in these real-life river dramas.
Never Turn Back, The Life of Whitewater Pioneer Walt Blackadar by Ron Watters. Fascinating reading about Blackadar and the history of whitewater kayaking. Includes his incredible kayak journeys, his struggles and anguish, and his inspiration and leadership. Photos,293 pp. $14.95
Riding the Dragon's Back, the Race to Raft the Upper Yangtze by Richard Bangs and Christian Kallen. An account of their own trip plus earlier expeditions to this previously unrunnable river in China. 260 pp. $29.95
Just the thing for campfire stories and long shuttles!
The Canoeist's Little Book of Wisdom by Jacobson. Canoe philosophy and humor. Great for gifts and campfire times. 160 pp. $5.95
The Kayaker's Little Book of Wisdom by Addison. Ideas and humorous tips for kayakers. 160 pp. $6.95
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