The AdventureKEEN Blog
Fall 2023 Catalog Supplement is available now!
It is always an exciting time when a new catalog hits the shelves. While this isn’t a “big” annual catalog, our Fall 2023 Catalog is jammed with new and exciting titles. The diversity of topics, cover designs, subjects, and categories is widespread. As always, PDF versions of our catalogs are available here on our website. If you have an account with us, you can always contact your sales rep and request a copy. Or feel […]
Obituary Note: Scott McGrew
AdventureKEEN was a fortunate beneficiary of Scott McGrew’s creativity, design sensibility, loyalty, sense of humor, and friendship for nearly two decades, and we were devastated by his unexpected passing in late April after a short illness. He was 48. As a staff cartographer and graphic designer, Scott created some truly amazing sketches, art, cover designs, and maps. He was able to simplify complex technical workflows to improve our printed books. Many AdventureKEEN authors were lucky […]
Avi Kwa Ame Designated as a National Monument!
As members of The Conservation Alliance, we’re excited to celebrate the designation of sacred Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument! In March, the Biden Administration chose to honor Avi Kwa Ame, the Mojave name for Spirit Mountain, and protect over 500,000 acres of sacred land in Southern Nevada. This designation is Nevada’s 4th national monument and protects sacred lands for 12 tribes, threatened species, and outdoor recreation opportunities. This designation came alongside the naming […]
A Chilling Read for a Hot Summer Day
The latest installment in Cary J. Griffith’s hit nature detective series is out now! Look for Killing Monarchs wherever you buy your books and catch up with Sam Rivers as he and his wolfdog, Gray, start tracking down a killer after finding bodies in the basement of a school. The Denver Post calls Sam Rivers the “predator’s predator.” Killing Monarchs is an action-packed thriller that you won’t want to miss. Award-winning author Cary J. Griffith is also on tour, and you […]
In Memoriam, Ritchey Halphen
With incredible sadness, we share the loss of our dear friend and respected colleague Ritchey Halphen. Ritchey passed away unexpectedly on April 14th. Ritchey was a cherished friend to many, a loving partner to Tom, and what one production artist accurately described as “nothing less than an editor’s editor, the crème de la crème.” A talented editor and project manager, Ritchey helped shape the direction of many books at Menasha Ridge Press and AdventureKEEN during […]
AdventureKEEN and Bookstores Donate to Binc for Fifth Year
We are excited to share the results of last year’s SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL campaign in support of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) and independent bookstores. In 2022, publisher AdventureKEEN and indie bookstores raised $9,670 for Binc. A matching $9,670 is currently being dispersed and mailed to all participating independent bookstores. For the past five years, the SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL program has matched the 3% store rebates for a donation to Binc; to date, nearly $30,000 has been raised. Binc […]
The Castner Range in now a National Monument
Last week, Castner Range was officially designated as a national monument! As members of The Conservation Alliance, we’re excited to celebrate major successes in conservation. The protection of the Castner Range represents 50 years of advocacy efforts led by the community in El Paso to make sure this land is protected for its cultural, ecological, and historical values. This new monument protects nearly 7,000 acres of mountainous terrain between majority-Latino city neighborhoods and Franklin Mountains […]
Cheryl Armstrong: The future of conservation depends on diversity
Cheryl Armstrong, President and CEO, James P. Beckwourth Mountain ClubDenver, Colorado
A New Release We’re Excited About: Wildflowers of Texas, 2nd edition
Releasing today, just in time for the upcoming spring season, is the new edition to the Adventure Publication’s popular flower identification guide – Wildflowers of Texas, 2nd edition. This field guide is organized by color and size, dramatically speeding up your ability to identify every Texas flower you come across. To help make identification even quicker, the 200 most common wildflowers in Texas – and only Texas – are collected, so you don’t have to […]
An interview with author Ryan Jacobson – Adventure Publications
There is a wonderful post by the Adventure Publications team sharing Up Where the Stars Are, by Ryan Jacobson and with art by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde. Click through to read about author Ryan Jacobson’s inspiration and writing process. Plus, check out the AMAZING images from the artwork in the book. The book will be out April 11, 2023 and it is available for pre-order now.
