Waters Less Traveled Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast

Strap on your Personal Flotation Device and get ready for an armchair adventure along Florida's salty frontier! "You'll find no more trustworthy guide to take you through time and wild nature . . . highly recommended."--Susan Cerulean, author ofTracking Desire: A Journey After Swallow-Tailed Kitesand coeditor ofThe Wild Heart of Florida(UPF) "A visceral, seminal work. . . . Shares many of the keen insights of Aldo Leopold's classic,Sand County Almanac."-Michael Wisenbaker, Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Florida's Big Bend Coast is one of America's longest and wildest continuous wetlands. Seminole Indians once sought refuge from American soldiers along its shores. Today, visitors find a different kind of refuge, a refuge from a hectic world. In the first comprehensive armchair guide to this region, naturalist and explorer Doug Alderson introduces readers to Florida's frontier past and evolving future. Interweaving history, folkways, and observations from life in the great outdoors, Alderson tells tales of his travels by sea kayak along the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail, which runs from the Aucilla River to the town of Suwannee. He retraces the footsteps of famed naturalist John Muir in Cedar Key, shares little-known stories of backcountry feuds that rivaled the Hatfields and McCoys, uncovers amusing theories as to why mullet jump, and invites salty local characters to share the spotlight. Sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always engaging,Waters Less Traveledis the perfect travel companion for anyone who wants a bit of adventure without leaving home.Alderson, Doug is the author of 'Waters Less Traveled Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast' with ISBN 9780813029030 and ISBN 0813029031.