
Prolific Guidebook Author
Craig is an award-winning guidebook author, outdoors writer and photographer, ardent conservationist, and Northwest trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs, paddles, and bikes and has written about these passions for more than two dozen publications, including; Seattle Met, Backpacker, Paddler, Northwest Runner, AMC Outdoors, and Northwest Travel and Life. Craig writes weekly content for Hikeoftheweek.com and is the author of more than 25 books. He is currently working on several second editions to the popular Mountaineers Books’ Day Hiking series, a new guide to Vancouver BC's Trails, and a statewide Washington Rail Trails book. Still curious?
In The News
Romano honored to model Husky Gear
Normally I am barreling down a trail all sweaty and smelly! But not this time at Deception Pass State Park…
Read MoreNot Your Typical Guidebook
Nice review of Hiking Washington’s History, which I co-authored with Judy Bentley in the Cascadia Daily News. If you love…
Read MoreRomano’s battle with PMR Featured in Seattle Times
In February of 2021 I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), an auto-immune disease. I am determined to put it…
Read MoreRomano highlighted in University of Washington Magazine
I was deeply honored to be portrayed in my alumni magazine. Read full article here.
Read MoreRecent Posts
Dirtbag Inspiration at the San Diego 50 Mile Run
Another 50 mile run done! As the evening light faded away I crossed the finish line of the San Diego 50 to the cheers of…
Read MoreSitting Pretty Kitty
It was getting late in the day and I was finishing up a 12 mile hike in Southern California’s lovely and wild Santa Rosa Plateau…
Read MoreMore than 2100 miles!
2024 was an excellent year for me on the trail despite having a lower mileage year than usual. Not sure how that happened—but I did…
Read MoreCarry On My Wayward Son! Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza 50 mile Ultra-Run
The East and West Coasts have primarily been my stomping grounds. When I committed to run a marathon or ultra-run in all 50 states my…
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