Paddling Alabama

by Joe Cuhaj, Curt Burdick

From the Appalachian highlands in the north to the Gulf Coast, this guide offers paddling opportunities ranging from classic whitewater rapids to meandering rivers, quiet lakes, and saltwater estuaries. Join authors Joe Cuhaj and Curt Burdick for a statewide tour of Alabama's premier paddling destinations for the canoeist and kayaker. Each destination is described and mapped in detail, with information on put-in points and take-outs, water conditions, and flora and fauna. Sidebars and at-a-glance data highlight local history, seasonal attractions and cultural events, restaurants, paddlesports organizations, and much more.

Genres: Outdoors

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Joe Cuhaj is a former radio broadcaster turned author and freelance writer. He began his radio career following his enlistment in the Navy at a station just outside of New York City -W.W.U.U. - in 1980 then moved to Mobile in 1981 with his wife who is from the Port City. His radio career flourished as he worked for the next several years a different stations.

Joe fell in love with Alabama’s bio-diversity and continued one of his favorite pastimes, hiking and backpacking. In 2000, he combined his love of hiking and writing and penned his first book, Hiking Alabama. Since then, Joe has written several outdoor recreation books for Falcon Guides. His outdoor writings can also be found on RootsRated.Com.

Joe left radio and became a software programmer but continued his passion for writing. In addition to outdoor recreation, Joe has a love and passion for history which he had a chance to delve into when he co-authored Baseball in Mobile for Arcadia Publishing and a look at some uknown history from Mobile in his book, Hidden History of Mobile.. He has also written historical articles and web content for several sites and publications on a wide variety of subjects, and falling back on his radio career, he has produced a number of humorous short story podcasts that can be heard on his website, www.joe-cuhaj.com.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is on one of my favorite things to do. It is a great guide. It is very easy to understand and if your new to paddling I think its a good companion. It will offer you everywhere to go in your state. River specs. , length of trip, float times, difficulty with rapids and ratings on that. I swear by being prepared for all of it! Trip description, and information for that specific area. Contact persons. Some places offer guided tours, sometimes you can go on your own. Maps of the river trips, what you'll need to be prepared to do any paddle in this book. Find destinations in Alabama you never knew were there. Thats the best part for me. I have seen places in Alabama no one ever see's unless you paddle to get to it. I love nature and being out in. Being prepared for your adventure is a must. I have learned the hard way on many trips, but you get better each time. This book was not filler. Every trip listed was letting you know exzactly what to be ready for. Loved it!

[Fracro · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book, but no info on the Cahaba River. Little Cahaba only.. Does include Hatchet Creek, Tallapoosa and Sipsey Rivers, Very good reference book with 29 major creeks and rivers. Couple of "river recipes" in back.

[Robert Lewter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guidebook