John McKinney is the author of 20 books about hiking, parklands and nature, including The Hiker’s Way: Hike Smart. Live Well. Go Green. For 18 years, McKinney, a.k.a. The Trailmaster, wrote a weekly hiking column for the Los Angeles Times and now writes articles and commentaries about nature and outdoor recreation for both print and online publications. A passionate advocate for the environment and our need to reconnect to nature, McKinney also shares his expertise on radio, TV, and online.
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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.
- John McKinney's Talks, Programs and Seminars
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