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Journey of a river walker
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- Book Synopsis
- When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure.In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley's recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley's journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature.A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O'Keefe.
- About The Author
- Ray Whaley is a retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot and a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoys paddling the various waterways of the state as well as backpacking the Florida Trail and Appalachian Trail.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780813068114
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida, (10 March 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 194
- Weight
- 315 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 228 x 152 x 11 mm
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