About Journeys Of The Crew
Adventure Still Exists Beyond the Familiar
Some adventures begin much closer to home.
Three boys.
One dog.
Forgotten trails.
Weathered maps.
Campfires beneath the trees.
And the field notes of wilderness legend Rusty Pickett.
Somewhere beyond the edge of ordinary life, the adventure begins.
A World Built on Curiosity
Journeys Of The Crew is a middle-grade outdoor adventure series centered around exploration, friendship, curiosity, practical wilderness skills, and the wild places waiting just beyond the familiar.
The stories follow Tommy Nash, Nate Bowings, Adam Jenkins, and Murphy as they discover that extraordinary adventures don't always require distant mountains or faraway forests. Sometimes they begin with a question, an overlooked trail, or the decision to see what lies around the next bend.
As the series unfolds, The Crew gradually encounters the observations, sketches, maps, and quiet wisdom preserved in Rusty Pickett: A Wild Guide. Written by the legendary outdoorsman Rusty Pickett, the guide becomes a trusted companion, encouraging careful observation, thoughtful preparation, and a lifelong habit of paying attention.
Built for Curious Readers
This series draws inspiration from the kinds of places and moments that are easy to overlook:
Forgotten trails
Old campsites
Hand-drawn maps
Campfire conversations
National parks
Changing weather
Muddy boots
Practical outdoor skills
Quiet discoveries
The belief that adventure may still exist somewhere nearby
The goal isn't simply to tell exciting stories.
It's to leave readers wanting to step outside, notice something they hadn't noticed before, and discover that the outdoors still has plenty of mysteries waiting for those willing to slow down and look.
More Than a Book Series
Readers can also explore Field Notes, a growing collection of behind-the-scenes articles about the inspiration, research, maps, outdoor experiences, and creative decisions that help shape the series. These articles offer a glimpse into the process of building an authentic adventure world while carefully preserving the discoveries waiting inside the books.
