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Our work spans recreation management, outdoor education, leadership, conservation, and applied research. We bring both practical field experience and research-informed approaches to our consulting work.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2026·Paperback
A comprehensive guide to the best hikes across the spectacular Four Corners region, where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. Covers iconic landscapes from canyon country to high desert mesas.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2026·Paperback
Discover the best trails in and around St. Louis, from wooded river bluffs to open prairies. A go-to resource for local hikers and visitors looking to explore the Gateway City's natural surroundings.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2025·Paperback
An accessible guide to the most rewarding day hikes in one of America's most remote and stunning landscapes. Perfect for visitors seeking the best of Grand Staircase-Escalante without an extended backcountry commitment.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2025·Paperback
A comprehensive trail guide to Missouri's Ozark Highlands, covering the best routes through rugged terrain, clear streams, and dense hardwood forests.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2025·Paperback
An in-depth guide to the trails of one of the American West's most dramatic and remote landscapes, from slot canyons to sweeping mesa views.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2025·Paperback
Short, accessible hikes across the Four Corners region for day-trippers and families exploring the Colorado Plateau.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2024·Paperback
A guide to the best road and trail cycling routes in and around Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2024·Paperback
Easy, accessible hikes through the scenic Missouri Ozarks, ideal for families and casual hikers.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2024·Paperback
A pocket guide to the best short hikes in and around Springfield, Missouri's Queen City of the Ozarks.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2023·Paperback
Short, rewarding hikes in and around St. Louis for hikers of all abilities.
Independent·By JD Tanner·2022·Paperback
An exploration of the wild lands east of Yellowstone National Park, covering trails and landscapes rarely visited by the park's millions of annual visitors.
Falcon Guides·By JD Tanner and Emily Tanner·2022·Paperback
A comprehensive guide to the best hikes within reach of Albuquerque, from the Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande bosque.
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