Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, 3rd

This fully updated edition is everything a recreational paddler could ask for in a regional guide. With an all-new layout and design, this easy-to-use guide will help paddlers of all skill levels discover 100 of the best flatwater lake and river trips in southern New England. This edition features an “At-a-Glance” quick trip planner, GPS coordinates to parking locations, improved maps, and new resources for trip planning and safety information. Quiet Water will appeal to local residents of the region as well as introduce visitors and tourists to new adventures. 


JOHN HAYES is the Director of Sustainability at Pacific University. He has paddled extensively in New England and is co-author with Alex Wilson of three other books in AMC’s Quiet Water series. 


ALEX WILSON is an avid canoeist and naturalist and a widely published writer on energy, building technology, and environmental issues. He lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.   


INSIDE YOU’LL FIND


 Detailed Descriptions of each pond, lake, and river, with maps and photographs


 At-a-glance trip planner to help you find the trip that’s right for you


 Twelve new trips


 Safety and Equipment tips


 GPS coordinates, driving directions, and put-in instructions


“Quiet Water is a fabulous, comprehensive resource ideally suited for novice as well as experienced paddlers. Use it to explore, enjoy, and especially to appreciate peaceful lakes, ponds, rivers, and estuaries that are readily accessible throughout southern New England.”— Gary R. Clayton, VP for Conservation Programs, Mass Audubon