When author/editor Earl Brechlin isn't hiking, chances are he's out in his canoe enjoying the waters of Maine -- Mt. Desert Island in particular. Paddling -- by canoe or kayak -- is a popular and fastgrowing sport as ever more people discover that it is an ideal way to get off the proverbial beaten path.In sections covering creeks and wetlands, lakes, ponds, and salt water, Brechlin presents an enticing and varied array of 18 paddling routes. Helpful information on where to put in, what supplies to carry, what the weather can be, and where to try your luck fishing round out this useful guide.