New guidebook explores St. Croix Co. trails

My newest hiking guidebook, “Day Hiking Trails of St. Croix County,” was released today. The book describes more than 100 day hiking trails in or near the Wisconsin communities of Hudson, New Richmond, River Falls, Somerset, Baldwin, Woodville, Glenwood City and the surrounding area. Among the sights to see on the county’s hikes: a waterfall tumbling through a 20-story canyon; a premier trout stream running past picturesque fields and woodlands; and the Midwest’s largest earthen dam. “Day Hiking Trails of St. Croix County” is my 21st hiking guidebook. It’s available in paperback and on Kindle ebook.

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Hiking author’s newest guidebook released

My 22nd book – Day Hiking Trails of Douglas County – went on sale Monday.

The guidebook describes more than a hundred in and around Wisconsin’s northwestern most county. Among the great trails featured:
• Miles of shoreline along the world’s largest freshwater lake
• A 16-story waterfall that is fourth highest east of the Rockies
• Paths that retrace the steps of ancient portages
• Routes beside a scenic river popular with American presidents
• Hikes through woods full of rare, delicious berries

Most of the trails are clustered around Superior, Poplar/Brule and Solon Springs/Gordon. The book is available in paperback and on Kindle ebook.

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Latest Hittin’ the Trail guidebooks to premiere at Authors’ Market

I’ll unveil my latest two Hittin’ the Trail guidebooks, Day Hiking Trails of Bayfield County and Day Hiking Trails of Sawyer County at Redbery Books in Cable, Wis., on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Each book describes more than a hundred day hiking trails in their respective counties and the communities surrounding them. They mark the eighth and ninth books in the Hittin’ the Trail series.

The unveiling will be held during Redbery Books’ Authors’ Market, which features eight authors from, or who have written about, the Cable area. The market runs from 1 to 3 p.m.; Redbery Books is located at 43455 Kavanaugh Road, in scenic downtown Cable.

Both new hiking guidebook, as well as my other titles, will be available for sale at Redbery Books during the event.

Learn about trail guidebooks available in the Hittin’ the Trail series.

Author releases day hiking guidebook to Bayfield County, Wis.

The second in a pair of new hiking guidebooks I’m releasing this holiday season is now available. Day Hiking Trails of Bayfield County describes more than a hundred trails in Bayfield County, which sits at the top of the Wisconsin Northwoods along Lake Superior. A popular tourist destination, Bayfield County is host to the annual American Birkebeiner, the largest cross-country ski race in North America, and to the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. Trails in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, the Chequamegon National Forest, and the Brule River State Forest can be found in the volume. The book marks the eighth title in the popular and bestselling “Hittin’ the Trail” hiking guide series. It is available for purchase online.

Learn about trail guidebooks available in the Hittin’ the Trail series.

Author releases day hiking guidebook to Sawyer County, Wis.

The first in a pair of new hiking guidebooks I’m releasing this holiday season is now available. Day Hiking Trails of Sawyer County describes more than a hundred trails in Sawyer County, which sits in the heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods. A popular tourist destination, Sawyer County is host to the annual American Birkebeiner, the largest cross-country ski race in North America. Trails in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the Chequamegon National Forest, and the Flambeau River State Forest can be found in the volume. The book marks the seventh title in the popular and bestselling “Hittin’ the Trail” hiking guide series. It is available for purchase online.

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Fifth ‘Hittin’ the Trail’ book, on Burnett County, Wisconsin, released

The next book in my Hittin’ the Trail hiking guide series, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Burnett County, Wisconsin, went on sale this weekend. The ebook lists dozens of great family-friendly trails in all of your favorite Burnett County communities, including Grantsburg, Siren, Webster and Danbury as well along the St. Croix River in neighboring Minnesota. Included is a primer about day hiking essentials, such as gear, clothing, navigation, and how to avoid various trail dangers. Day Hiking Burnett County, Wisconsin is available as an ebook on Kindle, Nook, iBook/iPad, Kobo, and other formats.

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Fourth ‘Hittin’ the Trail’ book, on Barron County, Wisconsin, released

The next book in my Hittin’ the Trail hiking guide series, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Barron County, Wisconsin, went on sale today. The ebook lists dozens of great family-friendly trails in all of your favorite Barron County communities, including Rice Lake, Cumberland, Chetek, Turtle Lake and Cameron as well as the Blue Hills in neighboring Rusk County. Included is a primer about day hiking essentials, such as gear, clothing, navigation, and how to avoid various trail dangers. Day Hiking Barron County, Wisconsin is available as an ebook on Kindle, Nook, iBook/iPad, Kobo, and other formats.

Find out about other trail guidebooks available in the Hittin’ the Trail series.

Seattle Backpackers Magazine highlights best Grand Canyon day hikes

Seattle Backpackers Magazine on Thursday ran my article about family-friendly day hiking trails in Grand Canyon National Park. The article lists five trails – two on the South Rim and three on the North Rim – some of which take you along the canyon’s wooded edge and others that head into the canyon itself. The trails were drawn from my recent book, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Grand Canyon National Park.

Read more about day hiking the Grand Canyon in my Hittin the Trail: Day Hiking Grand Canyon National Park guidebook.

St. Croix 360 features excerpt from ‘Hittin’ the Trail’ guidebook

St. Croix 360 on Friday ran an excerpt from my latest release, the ebook Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Polk County, Wisconsin. The excerpt is a description of the Indianhead Flowage Trail, just north of St. Croix Falls, in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. St. Croix 360 covers environmental, outdoors and other news related to the scenic riverway. Day Hiking Polk County, Wisconsin lists dozens of great family-friendly trails in all of your favorite Polk County communities, including St. Croix Falls, Osceola, Amery, Turtle Lake, Balsam Lake, Frederic and Luck.

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Third ‘Hittin’ the Trail’ book, on Polk County, Wisconsin, released

The third book in my Hittin’ the Trail hiking guide series, Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Polk County, Wisconsin, went on sale Tuesday. The ebook lists dozens of great family-friendly trails in all of your favorite Polk County communities, including St. Croix Falls, Osceola, Amery, Turtle Lake, Balsam Lake, Frederic and Luck. Included is a primer about day hiking essentials, such as gear, clothing, navigation, and how to avoid various trail dangers. Day Hiking Polk County, Wisconsin is available as an ebook on Kindle, Nook, iBook/iPad, Kobo, and other formats.

Find out about other trail guidebooks available in the Hittin’ the Trail series.

‘Hittin’ the trail’ guidebook on Grand Canyon National Park released

The second ebook in my Hittin’ the Trail series went on sale today. Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Grand Canyon National Park offers the only complete list of day hiking trails in one of the nation’s favorite national parks. In addition, with one tap of the screen, you can:
g Plan days of fun family-friendly activities
g Reserve a campsite or lodging
g Receive a list of the parks’ current programs
g Learn about special kid programs
g Find directions, entrance fees, parking lots and more!

The book is available on Kindle, Nook/Kobo, iBook/iPad and other ereaders.

Read more about day hiking the Grand Canyon in my Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Grand Canyon National Park guidebook.