The Trailmaster Blog

July 16, 2021
16Jul
Hike with Kids
"Hike with Kids will encourage countless families and children to explore the great [...]
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March 22, 2020
22Mar
Leave No Child Inside!
Children need to get out the door and on the trail; and it’s the job of caring adults [...]
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January 12, 2019
12Jan
Hike on USC!
In my mind and heart, USC will always be linked to hiking. To what?! People often [...]
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December 20, 2018
20Dec
First Day Hikes in America’s State Parks
America's State Parks is promoting a "First-Day Hikes" program that offers guided [...]
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May 6, 2018
06May
ZEV Adventures to California Parks
I’ve been a longtime promoter of green transport to our parks. The [...]
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April 11, 2018
11Apr
Hike-ku for You and Me
Hikers, let us celebrate the hike-ku, uh, haiku. I confess I always have a lot of fun [...]
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January 6, 2018
06Jan
Women Hikers Hit the Trail to Good Health and Improved Fitness
When it comes to recognizing the health benefits of hiking, women appear to be [...]
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August 29, 2017
29Aug
HIKE for Health & Fitness
Slim Down, Shape Up and Reconnect with Nature Get Healthier Outdoors. Hiking is good [...]
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August 24, 2017
24Aug
Hiking and Backpacking, New Book for Kids by John McKinney
My newest book for children is “Hiking and Backpacking” (2017, Mason Crest) is [...]
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