Outdoor news and musings from the American West. Written by Casey Schreiner, outdoor author and journalist, television writer/producer, LA Times contributor, and founder of Modern Hiker - one of the oldest and most-read hiking blogs on the west coast.

Open your world with poetry

Peak Notions is the ideologically exhausted person’s guide to untangling ideas, identity, and the chaos we live in

A Worldview Repair Service for Broken People.

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (free for all) + BATCAVE (workshops, cowriting, "community") for paid subscribers.

Turn your inbox into an adventure with interactive stories the perfect length for your lunch break.