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WROLC
The Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference (WROLC) is a collaboration of university outdoor programs, and this year the conference will be hosted by our very own Sac State!
This year’s WROLC theme “Rekindle Your Connection with the Outdoors” goes beyond simple appreciation, pushing participants to rethink how we engage with nature. WROLC envisions a future where the outdoors is not just for adventure but is central to sustainable living, mindful leadership, and ecological harmony.
Through discussions, interactive sessions, and workshops, we aim to break old paradigms and explore how nature can be integrated into our communities and personal growth. We believe that by challenging traditional thinking, we can foster a new era of outdoor leadership that values conservation, inclusivity, and innovation.
Join us as we explore the untapped potential of the outdoors and reshape how we connect with the natural world. Together, let’s create a future where the outdoors is not just a destination but an integral part of our evolving consciousness.
I am so thrilled to have been invited to host a campfire chat on Friday, January 17. Any university student is welcome to attend - registration through Sac State!
Sacramento Valley Conservancy Speaker Series
The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) hosts a Speaker Series each Thursday evening during the spring.
Join Ashley Shult Langdon as she shares the journey behind Mildly Scenic: A Trail Guide to Sacramento's Lower American River. What began as a personal exploration of the river soon led to the unexpected path of becoming an author.
Ashley will recount how discovering the hidden gems of the Lower American River deepened her connection to Sacramento and inspired her to write a trail guide. Along the way, the project brought in a number of talented collaborators from within the Sacramento community, helping bring the book to life.
This talk offers a fresh perspective on both the river and the joys of exploration—whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for new ways to connect with the world around you.
GoodDay Sacramento
Catch me first thing in the morning, as I take Molly Riehl from GoodDay Sacramento out on the American River to witness the incredible return of the Chinook Salmon close-up!
Barnes & Noble Book Signing
Join me in Citrus Heights for a book signing. Come share stories about your time on the river, ask me any question about the trails of the river itsself!
The Making of Mildly Scenic
Join us for a cozy evening, on a rare opportunity hosted by East Sac’s neigborhood bookstore, East Village Bookshop. There will be wine from Amador City’s End of Nowhere, and a rich conversation on the collaborative process of storytelling through words, design, and maps.
Until Mildly Scenic, many of the trails along the Lower American River parkway were never mapped — Not online, not in books, not on park maps. Learn about the challenge this posed, how Sac State’s Geography Department swooped in to support the project, how Greg Traverso worked his design magic, and how the vision of this mildly useful trail guide came to fruition!
$25/ticket, includes a copy of Mildly Scenic and refreshments.
Panelists for the evening will include:
Ashley Shult Langdon, author of Mildly Scenic
Greg Traverso, Graphic Designer and Brand Developer
Anna Klimaszewki-Patterson, Professor of Geography
Matt Schmidtlein, Professor and Chair of Geography
Mildly Designed
Beers Books is hosting author Ashley Langdon along with graphic design extraordinaire Greg Traverso for a chat about designing a book, creating a brand, a logo, and the process of visually representing the American River on the pages of Mildly Scenic.
The Bookery
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? What began during the pandemic as a way to keep her preschool-aged boys from climbing out the windows, soon turned into daily discoveries along the Lower American River. 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 Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? What began during the pandemic as a way to keep her preschool-aged boys from climbing out the windows, soon turned into daily discoveries along the Lower American River. 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 Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Sacramento Public Library will be hosting a series of Author Talks with local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
Mildly Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Sacramento Public Library will be hosting a series of Author Talks with local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
What began during the pandemic as a way to keep her preschool-aged boys from climbing out the windows, soon turned into daily discoveries along the Lower American River. 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 Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Sacramento Public Library will be hosting a series of Author Talks with local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
What began during the pandemic as a way to keep her preschool-aged boys from climbing out the windows, soon turned into daily discoveries along the Lower American River. 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 Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Sacramento Public Library will be hosting a series of Author Talks with local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
Mildly Mingling
Two local authors, at it again. This time, Felicia Leo Kemp (Moon Guides: Hiking Northern California) and Ashley Langdon will be in the heart of Oak Park at Sacramento’s favorite gift shop: Strapping!
Browse the absolutely witty and hilarious shop, marvel at the colorful curios, and buy a couple of books all the while mingling with a light refreshments in-hand. Who knows, maybe there will be some s’mores, too!
Mildly Cozy Author Talk
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Sacramento Public Library will be hosting a series of Author Talks with local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
What began during the pandemic as a way to keep her preschool-aged boys from climbing out the windows, soon turned into daily discoveries along the Lower American River. 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 Informative Talk @ Fair Oaks Rotary Club
Ever wondered how a hobby becomes a book? The Fair Oaks Rotary Club will be hosting a conversation led by local author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon on her journey to publishing her first book.
Mildly Collaborative Women’s Hike
Join two authors, Ashley Shult Langdon (author of Mildly Scenic) and Felicia Leo Kemp (Moon Northern California Hiking), on a guided 3-mile hike in River Bend Park (Chapter 10).
In collaboration with the Sacramento Women Hikers in the Sacramento area, bring a friend and we’ll gather in the main parking lot of River Bend Park, just at the base of the Harold Richey Memorial Bridge.
Mildly Casual Meet & Greet @ Ruby's Books
Swing by Ruby’s Books, located in historic Old Folsom, for a chance to chat me up about my favorite river trails, the joys of writing a first book, and of course — to receive a signed copy!
Mildly Cozy Author Event @ Beers Books
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.
Mildly Festive Party @ American River Raft Rentals
Mildly Scenic will be setting up a merch table with books for sale at the 50 Year Party for American River Raft Rentals! Everyone who loves floating the river will be there to enjoy live music, food trucks, and beer. Come say hi and raise a glass to the 50th season floating the river.
Mildly Cozy Author Event @ Capital Books
Join author Ashley Shult Langdon for a book signing and discussion about her book, Mildly Scenic, which was released into the world just a few weeks ago! Come with your questions and hear some stories.
MILDLY COZY AUTHOR EVENT
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.
MILDLY FESTIVE LAUNCH PARTY
Bring yer Mothers, your dogs, your kids, or just sneak away for an hour to meet the author (me) and the designer (Greg) and raise a glass to the upcoming season on the river trails!