Paddling downstream on an enchanted river
929613
Like paddling downstream, reading The Amaranth Enchantment is fun and almost effortless.  The plot carries you around the bends, and sometimes you blink because you think you have just spotted Cinderella running along the bank, but then you aren't so sure.

  Along with you on your journey will be some very memorable folk with their own personalities.  Their stories join the flow and before you know it you are in the rapids.  Then you really aren't sure where you'll end up, but I for one was pleased, amused, and satisified with the final destination.
243770
Great for floating the river, we tie it to the cooler and away we go, it has gotten splashed plenty of times and it works great!
1255225
I just brought this canoe home. Haven't had it in the water, but it represents such an outstanding value at $279.00, that I felt compelled to share. This is the fulfillment of my hope to have something that can transport grandchild, dog, and me onto a local lake, only a mile from the condo. With a fixed income of a retired person; it's a no-brainer to take the chance. Wish me luck.
4732422
This is a great kayak for floating rivers that aren't that demanding.  It is impossible to tip, keeps you dry and is easy carry, even for an "older" woman.
4254639
Fabulous scenery captured with great cinematography and sound track.  This doco contained a serious conservation message which was delivered in a very entertaining fashion.  We're an outdoor adventure family and were greatly entertained by the fast paced action on the rapids.
4917455
Great paddle.  It feels light in your hands.  It floats away from you just fine on the river.  Get a leash or get one that is brightly colored so you can find it!  Ugh...
4376466
I loved this book on several levels. For one, it was short and simple and every word was right. For another, I have read many paddle trip narratives such as Running the Amazon by Joe Kane and Water and Sky by Alan  Kesselheim. They also talk about the adventure and the surrounding history.  But this is in a class by itself, a gentle canoe trip, if you will, taking  on the amenities and lack of them in the nation's biggest park east of the  Mississippi. I have only been to the Adirondacks a few times and been  impressed by their beauty. But when I go back, and I hope I do, I will know  so much more.
4957789
We hit a rock a few minutes into our trip and while I was disappointed...I quickly realized the quality when we didn't sink. With the different chambers..we were able to float 6 more hours down the river with no problem! I will definitely patch it and look forward to more adventures!
2298799
Four Atlanta yuppies decide to take a canoe trip down a primitive river in the rural Georgia mountains.
Lewis, the macho man persuades Ed, Drew, and Bobby to accomapny him on a trip down an uncharted river and in a region inherited by uncharted people. Ed, a graphic designer, is goaded by Lewis to make the trip. Ed eventually has to challenge both man and nature so that he and his buddies can survive.
Be prepared for a graphically brutal story.
2932189
As a person how recently did a two week raft trip down the Grand Canyon, I can say that this book visually caputures the essence of the experience!  The pictures are wonderful.  I have recommended it to my rafting friends as well as some Grand Canyon river guides.
2182712
I've been out to the river with this twice. We went over stones, rocks, hit trees and went through branches and it's still kicking. I was even able to mount a 55 lbs thrust trolling motor to it, because it has the cool slots near the edge where you can place a strong container and tie the motor to it and be king of the river.
1425506
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie as a whitewater kaykaer, but I would have like to see more river footage and a more detailed storyline.  For what it is it's an enjoyable movie and no doubt it was a huge effort to get this footage during the expedition.
3599399
We placed over our dry stream and placed an Aderondak Chair under the big tree at the opposite side of the bridge.  Makes a lovely place to place to escape and ponder.  We get lots of compliments from neighbors.
214705
Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists and avid "river rats" float every type of river in the country. Challenging rivers like the Colorado through the Grand Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho, fromthe Tuolumme in California to the Gauley in West Virginia, are routinely rafted by adventurers seeking the challenge and thrill of facing these liquid locomotives. It is not uncommon to wait up to 15 years for a private permit and up to 3 years for a seat on a commercial raft trip through the Grand Canyon.

Predictably, there are numerous books about individual whitewater rafting experiences and a respectable number that explain how to participate in the sport with or without the benefit of a guide. In addition, a few former guides have written books about their experiences but remarkably there are few anthologies written by river guides that purport to tell the truth about river running on western rivers.

This book seeks to remedy that oversight by providing stories from 30 former and current "river rats" that will provide as good a description as one is likely to get of the less than scientific method of river running as practiced by a bunch of "...misfits and misanthropes, dreamers and daredevils, weekend warriors and professional guides, nataphobes and bibliophiles, "established voices" and undiscovered gems." In short, these are stories purported to be factual from a group that's primary claim to fame is storytelling regardless of the truth. It is that and much more.

The stories of kayakers, dory men, canoeists, rafters and assorted others are humorous, thoughtful, questionable, and a reminder of the river lore that has lured rafters to water since Huckelberry Finn. There are stories about nude canoeists, games and pranks favored by river guides, lost tourists on the river and a host of others that provide a hard-to-put down account of both adventures and misadventures on western rivers. Not to be missed is Jessica Maxwell's account of forcing herself to face the "grim river reaper" that is probably more true for a number of rafters than they would, or will, admit. While some of the essays appear to be designed to glorify the writer they are more than offset by the works of such legends as Bruce Berger, John Nichols, Scott Thybony, Brand Dimock and Edward Abbey. To read these eclectic accounts of river experiences is to be introduced to wilderness writings of the first order. Highly recommended.
1367314
We used this to go river rafting and it working amazing! It's a 6 hour float shallow and deep areas. It was comfortable and can with really sturdy paddles which came in handy when we had to push of the rock walls so as to not hit them. It is very speedy too. I recommend this raft!
118532
The boat is a quality product.  Used on Black River, MO & lots fun for Grandson & I.  Husband prefers canoe.  Not a lot of room for 2 adults 11 yr old & small dog plus sm. dry bag.
1158844
This is a worthwhile read whether the reader fly fishes or not. Granted, the authors have invited us along on their fishing adventures
but the book is about much more than fishing.  There are beautiful descriptions of the Appalachian country.  We get an in-depth look at the authors' relationship with their families, friends and each other and their respect for the waters of Appalachia.

If you are a fly fisher there is plenty of fishing action in this book.  If you have had the privilege of fishing Appalachia this book will take you back there.  If you haven't it will definitely make you want to go.

"Downstream" has a lot to offer.  Perhaps something different for each reader.  Take a look.  I'm certain you will find something to fuel your imagination.