A Trail Worth Remembering
Some trails stay with us long after we've walked them. It isn't always because they're the most beautiful or the most challenging. Sometimes it's because they quietly become part of our story. Here's why that idea became an important part of Journeys Of The Crew.
The Best Outdoor Lessons Aren't Taught
The goal of Journeys Of The Crew isn't to lecture readers about the outdoors. It's to tell an adventure so engaging that curiosity quietly does the teaching.
No One Sees the Whole Trail
Tommy may be the main character, but he should not be the only one who notices what matters. Nate sees possibilities, Adam spots problems, and Murphy senses what the boys cannot. Together, they see more than any one of them could alone.
Why Adventure Doesn't Need Dragons
As children, a creek felt enormous, a trail seemed endless, and an afternoon could last forever. Maybe the world hasn't become smaller. Maybe we've just forgotten how to see it. Here's why Journeys Of The Crew doesn't need dragons to create adventure.
Why I Keep Going Back to the Woods
Every visit to the woods teaches me something new. Sometimes I come home with a photograph. Other times I come home with a story. More often than not, I come home with a reminder to slow down and pay attention.
Who I Hope Finds These Books
I do not know who will eventually hold these books, but I imagine the readers while I write. I hope Journeys Of The Crew finds children who already love the outdoors, those who have not explored it yet, and those who need to discover that there is more than one way to belong on an adventure.