Call me an outdoor geek who's been writing about trails and wild places for decades. I've authored four Washington State hiking guides in 12 editions; an award-finalist guide to Washington, DC (now out of print); and two new titles in 2026: Ultimate DC: Travel-Walk-Explore (a full-color guide to hundreds of iconic and lesser-known sights), and Boots on Fire (50 years of hiking and climbing across North America), all by Tired Dogs Press.
I've worked professionally as an outdoor recreation planner on the west and east coasts, with a specialty in planning and designing trails, bikeways and greenways. In my spare time, I enjoy--you guessed it--hiking, biking, paddling, sailing and travel.
I think I need to keep this in my car, or in my purse! every whatcom county resident should have one of these. quick, easy to identify where you want to explore = from neighborhoods to parks to great long hikes!