MILDLY

SCENIC

ADVENTURES

WILD AND SCENIC RIVER

“The persistence with which Langdon pried open the wilderness rendering it accessible, is a quiet masterpiece in human effort.””
— Sactown Magazine

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“This book is a gamechanger for Sacramento.”
— East Village Bookshop

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? Settle in for a cozy conversation led by local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.

“Langdon has left absolutely nothing out of this fun trail guide to the Lower American. Weekender review: Five chickens! 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓”
— Weekender Magazine

MILDLY

NEWSWORTHY

After a few years of exploring, a year of writing, and another in book design, this journey and the book has drawn the attention of local educators, organizations, and community members alike.

Mildly useful merch...

Mildly useful merch...

I’m having a lot of fun dreaming up ways to slap my logo onto useful items a mildly daring adventurer like you might take to the river. Check out my latest merch!

MILDLY INTERESTING UPDATES FROM THE INSTAGRAM FEED

🩵It was in the final hours of Jimmy Carter’s presidency that the Lower American River was designated a federally protected Wild & Scenic River, brought to his desk by @savetheamericanriver in 1981. This designation was critical in preserv
Today I saw the river from a new vantage point, thanks to Brenda and Mark from @savetheamericanriver who helped me understand the history of this property, the plans for its development, and exactly where the public easement goes (doh! I’ll hav
What a year! How did I get to be the person to write the first trail guide for one of our nation’s only urban wild and scenic river?! Serendipity at its absolute best. 2024 was full of a million firsts, for example, publishing my first book!
Here I am with @mollyriehl chatting parenting tips for when your kids get the winter zoomies (hint - take ‘em the closest natural open space!). Getting to hang with journalists doing their thing has been an unexpected joy of 2024. I’m ju
🎙️To see my interview on NPR’s @capradio Insight with Vicky Gonzalez pop into my podcast feed during a yearly recap titled “Best of Insight” really made my heart sing because that interview made MY list of best moments in 2024 too!
‘Twas a little christmas miracle to catch these snow-capped beauties towering in the distance. Merry Christmas to all, and a Happiest Hanukkah ❄️🏔️ 📍 From the bluffs along the Lower American River, just by Jacob Lane. #sierranevada #america