Sea Kayaking the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Area

By Michaela Gaaserud. 137 pages, 2007. The first comprehensive sea kayaking guide to D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. This valuable "where to" resource provides details on 92 launch sites on the area's rivers, lakes and tidal tributaries.

Take a sunset paddle by the Lincoln Memorial or have lunch on a deserted beach - paddlers or all ages and abilites will enjoy in-depth accounts of 25 of the region's best paddling destinations, plus descriptions of and directions to 67 additional launch sites. Each chapter is filled with a mix of important logistical facts and fascinating details on local wildlife, history and folklore. 

This guide contains over 50 original photographs, county maps and a listing of regional paddling resources including outfitters, guided trips, clubs and associations.