Words of wisdom from 1877
How to Camp by John M. Gould was written 150 years ago. But it still has some practical advice applicable for any outdoors person today. Read More …
Tag: books
Stikky Tracks and Stikky Night Skies
Some informative, engaging, and whimsy books about animal tracks and the night sky. Read More …
Utah’s Canyon Country Place Names by Steve Allen
Looking at an amazing two-volume set that’s a place name encyclopedia for Utah . Read More …
A look – Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!
Looking at ” Boots McFarland -20 Years on the Trail!” I think of the book as backpacking comfort food. Read More …
An overlook – The Emerald Mile
An overlook of “The Emerald Mile” during the 40th anniversary year of the events it depicts. Read More …
Backpacking for Beginners – YouTube interview
I recently did a fun YouTube interview about a book I wrote in 2019. Read More …
Inspirational outdoor books?
A recent forum thread asked about books the influenced views or experiences in the outdoors; here are some of my perennial favorites. Read More …
The Long, Long Trailer by Clinton Twiss
A look at a forgotten gem from 1951 that still holds up as well. Think of it as “A Walk in the Woods” for the road trip set. Read More …
Stuck at home? Some skills to learn
If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More …
Another Contest: Backpacking for Beginners Giveaway
I’ll be giving away two copies of this book. Tell me about a beginner backpacker in your life and why they might like this book. Read More …
Mags Moab-based Media Musings
Some media appearances in the Moab area for the curious. Read More …
Giveaway Winners: Wanderlust USA by Cam Honan
The winners of the Wanderlust USA giveaway. Read More …
Some thoughts: Brave New West by Jim Stiles
Some of my thoughts on “Brave New West” by Jim Stiles. If you are interested in the future trajectory of “The West”, I suggest giving this a book a read. Read More …
Giveaway: Wanderlust USA by Cam Honan
I’ll be giving away two copies of the latest book by Cam Honan: Wanderlust USA by Gestalten. Tell me your best outdoor volunteering story for 2019. Read More …
Quick Tip: Read the National Park Service Jr Ranger books
The NPS Junior Ranger books are an excellent way to learn the biology, geology, and history of a national park unit quickly, accurately, and in a fun manner. Read More …
How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
My book focused on beginner backpackers will be available on Sept 3rd. And pre-order copies are available for a discount. Read More …
A revisit: The PCT Hiker’s Handbook
I wrote an article looking over Ray Jardine’s classic PCT Hiker’s Handbook (1996 edition) almost twenty-five years after the initial publication. Read More …
An outdoor library: Colorado Plateau collection
Some suggested books for the outdoors person that make a good read for someone interested in the history, culture, or politics of The Colorado Plateau. Read More …