Now in its third edition, Quiet Water Mains remains the definitive guide to the best lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers and streams in a state that prizes its unparalleled paddling. Timeless in coverage but updated to reflect the latest driving directions, parking and launch information, trip times, distances, and difficulty levels, this book is required reading for any canoer, kayaker, stand-up pad-dleboarder, or naturalist seeking adventure in Maine. Written for beginner and experienced paddlers alike, Quiet Water Maine also includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna along each of its 93 routes on 157 bodies of water-with special appeal for birdwatchers, fishers, and families with children. This quintessential paddling companion showcases Maine's most serene and spectacular quiet water in an easy-to-follow format that readers will rely on for years to come. 93 spectacular quiet water trips on 157 bodies of water, including 9 new destinations, GPS coordinates, driving and parking directions, and put-in instructions, Maps and turn-by-turn descriptions of each pond, lake, and river, At-a-glance trip planner and locator maps to identify the best paddles for you, Trip summaries, including time distance, difficulty, and fish species, Nature essays, plus in-depth coverage of flora and fauna Book jacket.