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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.
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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: November 2011
New REI in the ‘Hood Makes The Trailmaster Happy
An REI store just opened in my hometown of Santa Barbara and The Trailmaster is a very happy camper. read more
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Hike With Gratitude
By expressing our gratitude, we can hike from feeling stressed to feeling blessed. A grateful thought toward heaven is the simplest of prayers. read more
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Hike on with USC
USC Alum John McKinney enjoys leading University of Southern California students on a hike to Echo Mountain. read more
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“The Way” Shows the Spiritual Side of Hiking
“The Way” is an inspirational movie about how while pilgrims are transformed by hiking along Camino de Santiago. A wonderful depiction of the spiritual side of hiking! read more
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Grandparents: Take a Hike with Your Grandchildren
The wisdom that comes from age gives grandparents certain advantages in taking kids on a hike.
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