Adah Bakalinsky first wrote Stairway Walks in San Francisco in 1984 as a guidebook to the network of colorful paths in the Golden Gate City. After Adah met Mary Burk, the two eventually began walking together as coauthors of subsequent editions. The latest edition of the book...
Read MoreOr, the art of racing the rain By Becky Ohlsen Nobody expects to stay perfectly warm and dry when camping in a rainforest. The clue is right there in the name. But I didn’t anticipate that my first week of researching a shiny new edition of Top...
Read MoreMany people are planning their summer getaways, and the Top Trails guidebooks can help! In this series, our expert authors describe the trails that are worth your time. Whether you’re looking for hikes with high elevations, child-friendly terrain, lake views, or cool-and-shady paths, these guidebooks...
Read MoreSchool is almost out, and the season of camping with kids is near. We have the perfect guide for the before and during, whether you have camped as a child, an adult, or not at all. Camping with Kids: The Complete Guide to Car, Tent, and...
Read MoreTogether in darkness, we illuminate the path toward sustainability and environmental stewardship. While many of us know Earth Day as a time when we’re encouraged to take care of our environment, not everyone is aware of Earth Hour—when we’re invited to participate together as a community...
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The electric bike is becoming a common sight on paths these days. The rise of electric bikes, or e-bikes, dates back to the late 20th century, with the first successful commercial models appearing in 1997; mass production by Yamaha and Panasonic kicked off in the early...
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The transformation of busy railways into serene multiuse trails is a fascinating chapter in transportation history. Rail-trails, or paths created along abandoned railroad tracks, are a beautiful testament to sustainable living and community connectivity. Rail-trails turn vacant spaces into bustling pathways for hikers, walkers, cyclists, and...
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Exploring California by bike is unlike any other adventure you can take. The fantastic views, secret areas, and unique landscape create a one-of-a-kind experience. The new Rail-Trails California book is your guide to seventy-two of the best multiuse pathways in the entire state. Like other books in the Rail-Trails series,...
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Editor’s Note: The Meditations of John Muir: Nature’s Temple is now in its 17th printing as we celebrate the book’s 20th anniversary. In the truest spirit of the book and Muir’s own contemplative writings, author Chris Highland was kind enough to pass along some thoughts...
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While being outdoors and hiking down a trail is always rewarding, sometimes we’re looking for more—something a little more memorable. The Arizona National Scenic Trail delivers those extra-special characteristics in grand fashion. The AZT is one of those trails that people hike and call “a...
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