New Dawn for the Kissimmee River: Orlando to Okeechobee by Kayak

The Kissimmee Valley, the headwaters and grand gateway to the Everglades, is the domain of the alligator and bald eagle, snail kite and spoonbill. It is a traditional fishing and hunting Mecca--the realm of the airboat and john boat--but it is increasingly attracting the attention of outdoor enthusiasts sporting binoculars and kayak paddles. And its long-term health will affect the entire Everglades system and millions of people who depend upon its fresh water.

ward-winning author Doug Alderson uses his substantial reporting and photography skills to bring us a story of environmental destruction and restoration in "New Dawn for the Kissimmee River: Orlando to Okeechobee by Kayak." Alderson digs up colorful characters from history and explains the many ramifications of flood control on Florida's landscape as we follow along with him on an adventuresome paddling trip through the Kissimmee chain of lakes and the Kissimmee River.

This book was the first place winner of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association's 2010 Excellence in Craft Award for an outdoor book.