All  Things Walking (ATW)
(Based  out of Portland OR)
My website is a year old in Feb. 2013.
This website is an expression of my desire to develop a resource for all things walking. As I learn more about walking and website development this website will continue to develop in content and design. My goal is to inspire people to start walking.
Walking is good for your body and it's good for your soul.
The concept for the title All Things Walking came out of this idea of becoming involved with anything that involves walking. I belong to the Columbia River Volkssport Club and I have participated in many relay events in OR. I've also done the Burning Boot walk 3 times.
If you see something that you'd like added to the website please email me at pajscout@gmail.com . As you know all of this information is already on the internet.
I am hoping to create an inclusive and eclectic collection of useful information covering all things walking on one website.
I gather information for this site from tweets, facebook, browsing at bookstores, and from listening and networking with my walking friends. I wish I had the time to do all the walking that I find out about.
Scout

Video 3D trip through the Grand Canyon.

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updated, calendar on 5/2/13.
Lots of new updates to the calendar

5/2/13 On the Walking links tab I added a link to an exciting 6 part series called City Walk. Check it out...
I also added a new book to the books tab. It is called Tails Along The Trails: Adventures With Dogs.

Upcoming Metro Trails Fair (Ptld OR)
http://www.oregonmetro.gov
/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=3548
Trails fair will share the hottest news about projects throughout the region.
Want to hear the latest about trail projects taking shape across the region?
 Come to Metro from 1 to 3:30 p.m. next Wednesday, May 8 for the third annual  Regional Trails Fair. The region’s growing trail system offers something for everyone, whether you want to get to work, connect with nature or stay in shape. More than 25 local partners will be at the fair to share information about their projects. This is a free event – everyone is welcome.
Come to an open house and plan your trip along the Westside Trail (Metro)
Looking for a safe way to bike from Forest Park to the Tualatin River? Once  complete, the Westside Trail will offer commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike  new ways to commute, exercise and explore the great outdoors. Come to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 or Tuesday, May 14 and check out the proposed route for the 25-mile trail, which will link communities between the Willamette and Tualatin rivers while passing through some of the region's most
 amazing scenic areas. See how your neighborhood fits in, and find out about  plans to improve habitat for wildlife along the trail. The project team will  also share estimated constructions costs and timeline.

Ten Toes Express is launching their Walks Thursdays 6pm and Saturdays 9am.
Miss Fit Adventures launched their bimnthly Saturday Hikes Mar-Sept. Check it out on the ATW calendar.

I added a St Johns OR tab on 2/4/13. This is a work in progress so stay tuned.

1/27/13 I added a new blog called Longwalker. I received an email from the author of the blog inviting me to link his blog to my site. Way to go. It's exciting to keep making connections and adding more content.http://www.thelongwalker.com/

Remember to scroll to the bottom of the page to see everything :)

Many of the links on my website are from my own wanderings through social media. Another source are my friends who tell me about books or links that they like or walks that they hear about. I encourage anyone to send me an email if there is something you'd like me to post that pertains to walking.

I am aware that there are numerous running groups and of course numerous running events. I want this website to be about walking. I have events that feature running but they also have a walking event too.

Also if you are tech savvy the calendar can be downloaded to your Iphone or other device. It is really convenient to have the ATW calendar at your fingertips.


Register for the All New Trails Challenge http://www.forestparkconservancy
org/portland-hiking-trails/all-trails-challenge.html