This illustrated book chronicles a paddling expedition down the restored Kissimmee River, exploring the history and ecology of the region while highlighting the most successful restoration project of its kind in the world., First-Place Winner, Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award Exploring and chronicling a restored river in the heart of Florida The Kissimmee Valley, which includes the Kissimmee chain of lakes and Kissimmee River, covers an area from Orlando to Lake Okeechobee. See my other lots! Signed by the author because I am the author!