Straddling portions of four Midwestern states that were not glaciated in the last ice age, the Driftless Area is a unique geological region replete with cliffs, caves, valleys, and ravines. Not coincidentally, it also happens to be a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking, offering thousands of miles of extraordinary paddling opportunities up to and including the Mississippi River. Paddling the Driftless is the first watersports guide explicitly for this beautiful region. From the Apple River in Illinois to the Zumbro River in Minnesota, Timothy Bauer highlights the best routes on more than thirty waterways, including day trips on the Upper Iowa River and overnight journeys on the lower Wisconsin River. Featuring full-color photographs and detailed maps for each route, this is the essential resource for exploring a Midwestern gem.