Upper Peninsula rivers take some finesse. Most are mostly impassable. The runnable ones (and stretches) are well covered in Jerry Dennis’ and Craig Date’s 3rd edition of Canoeing Michigan Rivers. The two authors did their field research as young men in the mid-80s. This latest edition is an upgrade more information, improved maps, and an easy on the eyes format. Not a lot of technical details about the rapids, but only the hard core rock bangers will notice. I learned Presque Isle River is one of the top WW rivers in the Midwest. Each year, many are rescued or recovered after underestimating its remote hazards. I’d like to see it during peak flow - from shore.
For those who paddle MI rivers, particularly the UP, this is the best book. Some of the rivers aren’t even covered in other guidebooks, like the Black, which is ideally situated with a delightful campground on the shore of Superior at its mouth. Its lower half has several CIII rapids but with enough flow, I might attempt the upper two sections, which are CI-CII.
My July reservations in the UP are now canceled, but if the fires get wet enough, I’ll reschedule in a NY minute. The new edition of CMR will definitely accompany me.
For those who paddle MI rivers, particularly the UP, this is the best book. Some of the rivers aren’t even covered in other guidebooks, like the Black, which is ideally situated with a delightful campground on the shore of Superior at its mouth. Its lower half has several CIII rapids but with enough flow, I might attempt the upper two sections, which are CI-CII.
My July reservations in the UP are now canceled, but if the fires get wet enough, I’ll reschedule in a NY minute. The new edition of CMR will definitely accompany me.
