MILDLY

SCENIC

A TRAIL GUIDE

TO SACRAMENTO’S LOWER AMERICAN RIVER

Mildly Scenic is the first comprehensive trail guide to the Lower American River.

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

🏳️‍🌈He did it again, @greg_traverso creating art and community simultaneously. 🌈 So incredibly proud that the mastermind behind the design and logo of Mildly Scenic has infused #sfpride with his joy and color this year. That’s right &md
These are weird times - get the Dads in your life outside stat. We will all benefit from it. ✍🏼Take it from this historic Dad: “In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows...” - Ralph Wald
🔁 There’s a 5-mile loop between Sac State and Watt Ave that can be accessed from either side of the river, made into and out-and-back, or done by walking backwards. The variations are endless. 📖 In my book, I recommend starting at Guy West