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River Guide Books......
 Indiana's Wabash and White rivers are long remote rivers. They offer beauty and adventure but can also be dangerous and unforgiving. There are very few places for refuge, fuel and other services. To travel these rivers safely, the river guide books by Jerry Hay are a must. He has traveled the entire length of both rivers by canoe and power boat. Hay also scouted the rivers by land and followed them by air to get a complete look at them.
The result of this are comprehensive guide books that feature charts and details of each section that include:
 All adjacent highways, roads and communities
Hazards identified
Launching ramps
Supply, fuel and food locations
Points of interest
Bridges and local access
Mile marks
Parks and camps
River travel tips
Wabash River Guide Book
 The Wabash begins as a tiny stream near Ft. Recovery, Ohio. As it flows on it's 500 mile course, it eventually takes on size and becomes a great river before flowing into the Ohio River. The remarkable thing about the Wabash is that much of it offers the same remoteness and beauty that the early explorers saw over 200 years ago. It has not been over-developed or greatly changed as many rivers have. Also the good news is that it is much cleaner than it was 40 years ago and getting healthier each year. Being so natural, it does have hazards and challenges. A wise boater should go prepared.
The guide book has the river broken down into 35 sections with detailed charts and descriptions. Geographic and historical information is also included. The 78 page book has 52 photographs showing important features. A new section has been added called "Reading the River". It has great advise for traveling rivers safely, particularly on rivers with no navigational aides, like the Wabash.
ISBN 978-1-60585-215-7
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White River Guide Book
Indiana's White River is actually two rivers. The West Fork of the White River b egins near Muncie, Indiana as a run-off from a field. The East Fork begins at Columbus, Indiana at the confluence of two other rivers. Both rivers are respectable in size and length. By they time the forks join, the White River is the largest tributary to the Wabash River, which is the largest northern tributary to the Ohio River, which is interestingly the largest tributary to the Mississippi River.
The White River Guide Books includes both the East and West Forks. It features over 75 photos and 37 charts. Important information is included regarding low-head dams that must be portaged. The White Rivers have 184 bridges and 173 tributaries. All are important to know the location of. "Reading the River" chapter is also included with this book. ISBN 978-1-60585-216-4
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 Ohio River Guide Book
This guidebook has it all! No cruising guides, charts or digital sources have as much detailed information in one source.
Don't chance running out of fuel, food or supplies. Know where the hazards are. Be prepared for your river cruise or float by having all the information in one book, plus listings of great places to visit or stay.
The entire 981 miles from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi River
186 Pages with heavy full color cover
89 Section charts and descriptions
209 photographs
All 704 Tributaries are shown
88 Islands mapped and described
240 Boat launching ramps
GPS Coordinates
Distance markers
Warning inserts ISBN 978-1-60585-217-1
This book has no advertising. All the pages are dedicated to providing complete and useful information for boaters and paddlers. Following are more features that make this book an essential item for a journey on the beautiful Ohio River:
Complete information about each lock and procedures for locking through
Marina information, along with other places along the river to purchase fuel
Anchorage locations, included all tributaries and island chutes that are adaquate
Locations to find food, supplies, groceries, repairs and many other helpful services
Information about cities, towns, and communities along the river that are "river friendly"
Historic accounts at river locations are included, making a river trip even more interesting
All highways and roads adjacent or leading to the river are mapped and shown in each section
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Article from Pittsburgh Live:
For canoeists, kayakers and pleasure boaters planning a trip on the Ohio
River, "The Ohio River Guidebook" should be essential reading. Author
Jerry M. Hay covers locks and dams, marina information, history, anchorage
locations and information on cities and towns. Hazards are marked and
described, along with ramps and other access points.
Hay has repeatedly traveled the length of the Ohio by power boat, canoe,
steamboats and towboats. He's also driven all the river roads on both sides,
and he lists "river friendly" towns that provide good access and
services to transient boaters. Hay also lists communities with historical or
charming waterfronts that are worth a stop.
The guidebook begins in Pittsburgh and progresses
through 89 sections downriver to the Mississippi River.
From Wayne Shannon of Cincinnati:
After
reading the Ohio River Guidebook, I have just ordered another one as a gift for
a friend who has a houseboat at Four Seasons Marina. Nice book! It
is a must for anyone who wants to travel on the river.
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