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About us & the book
Goodbye 2014 and hello 2015!
The manuscript and materials packed up to ship
In 2014, we were finishing up the writing and editing of the trail guidebook. It was the culmination of an enormous amount of work and before we got the final product, it resulted in a few new gray hairs for both of us.
But everyone in the family helped us get it done, and through rounds of editing and writing, from foreword to index – it’s done.
In 2015, we’ll have a finished book that will be on the shelves across the state and, hopefully, at a bookstore near you. It’s surreal and amazing, and we can’t wait for you to read it and get out there and explore the trails of Kansas! You can preorder it on Amazon here: Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State
Happy New Year!
The pond at Dillon Nature Center
We have a cover!
On bookshelves near you April 2015!
Top 3 cover photo choices: Which do you like?
The book is in!
On Kansas Day, we finished up the final details for the manuscript and beat our deadline by one day! We’ll be back to posting information about enjoying the trails and the best of Kansas soon.
256 double spaced pages
88 photos
97 maps
9 chapters
The manuscript
Deadlines of the new year
It’s been awhile since we’ve posted. What with the holidays and general merriment, we’ve also been working on the final draft of the book. From finalizing maps, picking the best photos, and making sure the text is both accurate and interesting, we’re almost at the finish line. And we can’t wait to share with all of you the finished product!
Hope everyone has had a great start to their new year, and in a few weeks, we’ll be posting more regularly again!
Kansas Trail Guide book set for early 2015 release
Those who know the 100+ miles of trail in Kansas have discovered first hand that despite the stereotypes of the state as nothing-to-see flatland, Kansas in fact has some world-class scenery and great trails through the rolling countryside for those on foot, on a bike, and on horseback. From urban trails through historic Kansas City, to singletrack mountain bike paths along the Blue River in Manhattan, to the 117 mile Flint Hills Trail, this book will feature the best of the Kansas trail system.
To be published through University of Kansas Press, our Kansas Trail Guide will include detailed descriptions of trails across Kansas by geographical area, including GPS information, how to get to the trailheads, where to park, which trails are open for cyclists, hikers, and/or horseback riders, suggestions for nearby outfitters and restaurants, and for the long distance trails or as applicable for the shorter trails, the best options for camp sites nearby and along the way.
Kansas Trail Guide 