Publication
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 I was all cleaned up for the trail modeling Husky Gear for the University of Washington magazine! I was one of four UW alum writers that was chosen for these shoots. And I am deeply…
Read MoreThree Great Outdoors Books—that I didn’t write!
Christmas is almost here. Last night of Hanukkah and Boxing Day closing in closely behind. If you celebrate Orthodox Christmas you have some time! So, if you are still looking for some good gift ideas for the hikers and outdoorspeople in your life, may I suggest these three great new books? The Disabled Hiker’s Guide…
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 history and hiking, and want to get so much more out of your hikes in the Evergreen State, then this book should be in your pack. And if you don’t get out on the trail…
Read MoreMangia Bene
Being Italian American, the first Italian word my Nona taught me was mangia-which in the command form means, Eat! And oh how I love to eat! If I wasn’t a hardcore hiker and runner, I fret over what my hardcore eating would do to my body. But aside from eating for basic functioning and for…
Read MoreDay Hiking the San Juans and Gulf Islands has been released!
At last–my Day Hiking the San Juans and Gulf Islands guidebook is available. I just received my review copy and the book is now busily making its way into bookstores and retail centers across the Northwest. As with my 11 previously authored and co-authored books, I am proud of the work that I put into making this…
Read MoreBackcountry Insider
As if I am not busy enough researching and writing books and my regular features-that I have decided to take on a NEW project! I have joined the fun and intrepid folks at Scenic Washington State to be their Backcounty Insider. What does that mean? I will be periodically contributing articles about some of my…
Read MoreNeed Your Trail Fix Now?
Okay, you have all of my books (thanks!), but your trail fix is insatiable. You need more trail info and you need it now! Where can you get it? Well aside from waiting for my next book (thanks again), I write several regular columns where you can find up-to-date trail info, more info on trails…
Read MoreContributing to Seattle Met
I contribute monthly hiking articles to Seattle Met magazine. Check it out!
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