This is an outstanding book. Mr. Boyd has done a great job explaining in detail the surroundings of the Chatooga watershed and the river - rapid by rapid, trail by trail. He gives details of the upper sections and how the river is used for trout fishermen all the way down to the infamous Five Falls and the excitement it brings to kayakers and rafters. The author goes through great efforts in outlining the potential dangers associated with whitewater and also provides the reader with very graphic visuals of the beautiful scenery unmatched by this area of South Carolina and Georgia. I am familiar with this river and have read this book along with a previous edition. The information provided about access points to the river are very accurate and will not take a newcomer to a uncertain location. The author has put in a great deal of effort in providing the reader with a useful and accurate resource to the Chatooga watershed and one can immediately notice that the author has a special place in his heart for the Chatooga River.