Our popularity is growing!
We made the list!
But not just made the list, we TOPPED the list.
Our book, Secret Places of Western New York: 25 Scenic Hikes was the top requested adult non-fiction title for 2022 across the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System’s 52 branches!
We are honored to have had so many overwhelmingly positive reviews, comments, and mentions of our book. It has been so great to meet many of you who’ve read or purchased Secret Places since its April 2022 publication. Our wish for 2023 is to continue encouraging everyone to take time each day to go outside, connect with nature, and appreciate the beautiful and scenic places we are lucky to have in WNY.
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If you’d like to purchase the book, copies are available from Talking Leaves Books, Fitz Books and Waffles, Alice Ever After Books, The Bookworm, the gift shops of Reinstein Woods, Griffis Sculpture Park, Niagara Falls State Park, and Graycliff as well as both locations of Gear for Adventure. Hike local and shop local!
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Today’s adventure brought to us by @secretplaceswny 🥰.”
— Leanna, Mike, and Penny Jividen
“For local parents seeking family excursions, I recommend Secret Places of Western New York: 25 Scenic Hikes, a lovely reworking of the late Bruce Kershner’s 1994 book.
I marvel at how… infectious enthusiasm, genuine concern for our natural areas, and ability to interest both young and old make this book a treasure for anyone in this region.”
— Gerry Rising, Buffalo Spree, May 2022
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“Jennifer and Bill did a wonderful job paying homage to Bruce’s legacy while creating their own legacy by inspiring a new generation to explore and get outside.
This is a must have book for any outdoors enthusiast in the region.
It is beautifully organized, contains great pictures to inspire adventure, and exudes the love the authors have for Bruce, the Kershner family, and the outdoors…
5 out of 5 muddy boots.” 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾
— Mike Radomski, Outside Chronicles, April 2022
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“What better time to remember [Secret Places] than Earth Day.
We used the book to explore. It led us to places we never would have discovered.”
— Joe Genco, Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union, Sun & Journal - Earth Day, 2022
“📚 For any of my friends that live in Buffalo, or the surrounding areas, or even if you like to visit sometime...THIS Is the book for you.
I have (or at least thought I have) been to most places to hike in this area, but I was excited to read this and find some new places to check out this spring and summer.
These hikes include secluded beaches, tucked aways caves, creeks and hidden waterfalls! I'm looking forward to many new favorite spots! 😍😍”
— nature.books.and.coffee, Heather 📚 Bookstagram