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- “Take a hike!” A Positive or Negative Suggestion?
GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney thinks "Take a Hike" is a negative expression. The Trailmaster disagrees. Perhaps politicians should reach out to Hiker-Americans, a huge bloc of voters.
- Cretins Graffiti Canyon Trailheads
Not content with leaving their spray-painted messes on Santa Barbara’s urban landscape, vandals recently hit the trail
- “Take a hike!” A Positive or Negative Suggestion?
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- John McKinney's Talks, Programs and Seminars
Trailmaster John McKinney teaches, inspires and entertains with keynote talks and programs that include "The Hiker's Way," "Getting Kids Back on the Nature Trail" and The Trailmaster's Hike Leader Training Seminar.
- John McKinney’s Books
John McKinney, a.k.a. The Trailmaster, is the author of more than 20 books about hiking including The Hiker's Way: Hike Smart, Live Well, Go Green.
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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Hiker Safety: A Message Worth Repeating on TV
Because of way too many hiker deaths, hiker injuries and hiker rescues recently, the issue of “Hiker Safety” has caught the media’s attention. read more
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Farewell to Hiking Writer Jerry Schad
In sharing his enthusiasm for hiking, Jerry Schad brought a lot of joy to the people of San Diego and all over Southern California. read more
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Take a hike in $428 Bloomingdale Boots
Surely Bloomingdales is just joking when the company suggests “Take a hike” in boots with high narrow heels. Right? No doubt the $400 boots pitched to trail fashionistas aren’t meant to be worn on the trail. These boots aren’t made … read more
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Fall Colors and Hikes in California State Parks
Many California state parks offer fine displays of autumn foliage and great hiking. The Trailmaster shares a half-dozen of his fall classics. read more
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The Trailmaster’s Tips for a Great Autumn Hike
In addition to the obvious lure of colorful fall foliage, hitting the trail in autumn offers an insect-free environment and sparkling clear-day views. read more
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Remembering When Hikers Said: “No Diablo”
Five of us got arrested for hiking too close to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plant during a ten-day protest in 1981. read more
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New Video: John McKinney, Hiking Expert
The Trailmaster on TV! Check out the new John McKinney, Hiking Expert Video on You Tube, a lively collection of The Trailmaster’s TV appearances taped on the trail and in the studio. read more
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