This guide for kayaking and canoeing the rivers of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario is the result of decades of detailed and painstaking research. It helps those hoping to find, run, and survive the best whitewater in the Northwoods and evolved over the years from a clandestinely photocopied underground classic into this colorful, detailed edition. A comprehensive guide as well as a tribute to the man who created it, the book features technical yet spirited descriptions of the nooks and crannies of numerous rivers, falls, and rapids throughout the states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin accompanied by images and colorful tales of the author's journeys. A detailed rating system assists canoers and kayakers in choosing the best river for their level of experience, while topographic maps and a user-friendly layout lead paddlers straight to their chosen whitewater rivers and creeks.