The AdventureKEEN Blog
Cheryl Johnson: Creating outdoor opportunities for BIPOC youth
In 2006 Dudley Edmundson conducted a series of interviews with African American outdoors-people that culminated in the book Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places. A lot has changed, in the world, and around the United States, in the 17 years since Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places was first published. Yet, when reading through the interviews, it is easy to see the common themes and energy that link all of their […]
Four Tips to Help You Slow the Spread of Scary Invasive Species
This weekend wraps up the National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2023. Here at AdventureKEEN we love North America’s lands and waters and want them to remain resilient to climate change and other biological challenges. It’s very clear, after reading books like Invaders of the Great Lakes, that little sticky seeds and tiny hitchhiking critters can easily upset nature’s balance. The state of New Jersey is even looking to revive its statewide council on battling invasive […]
Meet Molly Merkle – AdventureKEEN Publisher
Meeting authors is one of Merkle’s favorite responsibilities as publisher.
Upcoming Author Events for October 2022
There are so many wonderful author events all around the country this October. Whether you’re looking for some spooky fun in New England, paddling the rivers across the state of Georgia, or pitching a tent with your family in Colorado, our authors are out there hoping to meet you and hear about your experiences. Check out the list of author events to see if any are happening near you! Author L’Aura Hladik will be giving […]
Welcome our Newest Marketing Team Member
It’s the people who make AdventureKEEN exciting and fun, no matter which department they’re working in or what part of the country they call home. Get to know the members of AdventureKEEN through their day-to-day jobs, as well as their favorite things to pack for a hike. We’d like to introduce you to Trenton Foston, the newest member of the AdventureKEEN Marketing Team. Trenton has lots of experience in digital marketing and brings a rich […]
Welcome New AdventureKEEN Team Members
It’s the people who make AdventureKEEN exciting and fun, no matter which department they’re working in or what part of the country they call home. Get to know the members of AdventureKEEN through their day-to-day jobs, as well as their favorite things to pack for a hike. Kimber Sherrod, our new Account Manager, will be covering much of the Southwest and West. It’s a role she’s looking forward to filling, especially for the “opportunities to […]
Shop Local Live Local Donates Money to BINC and Indie Bookstores
We are so excited to share the results of last year’s SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL campaign, in support of BINC and independent bookstores. In 2021, AdventureKEEN and indie bookstores raised a total of $10,381 for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). A matching $10,381 is being dispersed and mailed to 303 participating independent bookstores. From AdventureKEEN President Richard Hunt: “If there’s a maxim that all booksellers and publishers endorse, it’s that reading is good for […]
AdventureKEEN Founder & Publisher Inducted into Paddlesports Hall of Fame
This is such a strong way to finish out the year! This upcoming weekend the Southern Appalachian Paddlesports Museum (SAPM) will host their 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year Bob Sehlinger (Hoover/Inverness), who is currently owner & publisher of AdventureKEEN based in Birmingham, AL, will be inducted as part of the inaugural class. The induction ceremony will take place at the Southern Appalachian Museum in Asheville, NC. Administered by the SAPM, the Southern […]
Celebrating The Book Industry Charitable Foundation
The Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) turns 25 this year, and AdventureKEEN is happy to celebrate with them! While the recognition and applause have been going on all year, the official event kicks off virtually on August 12th at 8 p.m. EST. We’re excited to be on the list of Honorary Hosts. Binc supports indie bookstores in their times of need. This wonderful organization has been a help to thousands of booksellers following hardships and […]
Five Hikes for Hope Near Birmingham, Alabama
This Saturday, June 5th, is the Alabama chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Hike for Hope event. As a supporter this year, AdventureKEEN is helping to raise awareness about suicide prevention because we believe that spending time outdoors can be a healing activity. We interviewed AFSP board member Amber Henderson earlier this week to learn more about the foundation and its programs. If you’re looking for a hike in the Birmingham area, we […]
