Hillsborough River Guidebook: A Guide to the History, Wildlife and Sites from the Headwaters in the Green Swamp to the Outlet at

The Hillsborough River, which runs through the big population area of Tampa, is a popular site for leisure activities. Kevin McCarthy, author of more than 20 books about Florida, guides the reader and boater from the source of the Hillsborough River in the Green Swamp west of Tampa, through Hillsborough River State Park, then through the city of Tampa, to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Both a history and a guidebook, Hillsborough River Guidebook features information on the wildlife and culture along the river as well as travel tips, with recommendations of places to eat and stay. Includes photographs and maps.

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Kevin M. McCarthy is a professor emeritus of English and Florida Studies at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He has written 15 other books for Pineapple Press. He travels the entire length of each river in this series by boat. He lives in Gainesville.