| Long before the endless black ribbons of asphaltcame to subdivide the North American countryside,travelers were journeying over an extensive network ofhighways. As highways go, these were neither slick nor fast,although there were moments of breathtaking speed. Theywere a meandering, unhurried way--often the only way--ofgetting from one place to another. But they were clean,quiet, and natural, and catered to one of man s oldest formsof transportation--the silent, nonpolluting canoe. Most of these quiet, blue arteries exist still. And spurred byman s recent (and somewhat belated) ecological awareness,Americans by the thousands are becoming reacquainted withthis ancient form of travel. Latest boating industry reports showas many as 65,000 canoes sold in a single year with sales volumeclimbing more than 40 percent annually. Canoe dealers arereporting order books filled for months ahead as moreAmericans discover this fascinating multi-faceted outdoor ac-tivity. For canoeing lends itself to a variety of interests. It appeals to |
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