As Walk Score has pointed out, many of our country's major cities are becoming more walkable, and thus, more sustainable. It's becoming more popular to ditch the car and walk to the grocery, dining, shopping, and other errands. Here, we will share with you some fantastic...
Read MoreTrail authors all across the country don't stop their contributions to outdoor communities at the back cover. Many of them are avidly involved with trail networks and conservation & restoration initiatives in their own hometowns. It's this sort of (often volunteer) work that bolsters their...
Read MoreDon't miss out on this year's Nature's Gym Fun Days across the country! REI and Merrell have teamed up to celebrate getting fit in the outdoors, as opposed to a stinky gym. There are still seven events left on REI's calendar, which you can check out here. Events include fun things like group...
Read MoreBeyond the well-documented health and environmental benefits that a regular walking routine offers, there is also the added bonus of feeling more deeply connected with the neighborhood and community than you would insulated in your automobile. Just ask urban hiking experts and Wilderness Press contributors Holly...
Read MoreNot all walks are created equal! PDX and Wilderness Press author Becky Ohlsen is guest blogging for Portland's beloved Powell's Books Blog all week this week. In yesterday's post, she discusses how different walking guides have posed a wide array of benefits and challenges: I've always liked...
Read MoreWilderness Press is pretty juiced to announce that Becky Ohlsen's Walking Portland is officially published TODAY! To celebrate, we're giving away 5 FREE COPIES to the first 5 people to share Trekalong w/ their Facebook or Twitter followers! And...
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Read MoreStop by Booth #32074 tomorrow, Friday, August 3rd between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and pick up a copy of the hot (and super-humerous) Sex in a Tent, for only $10. But we don't keep the $10. Oh no. When you pay you'll might get...
Read MoreOur good friends at the American Hiking Society have a new dog-friendly hiking page. Along with helpful information on hiking with dogs and dog-friendly trails across the U.S., they are also hosting an awesome contest with great prizes. Three winners will be selected. Prizes include:...
Read MoreIt's here! The 2012 Keen Catalog featuring all of the newest titles from Menasha Ridge Press, Wilderness Press and Clerisy Press. Give any of the imprints a call to get a copy or click here to download a PDF of the entire catalog right now....
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