Call us crazy, but we've always thought work should be fun! So early on we combined the things we love doing together--writing, hiking, paddling and photography. Nearly 20 years later, we have eight books, and have formed our own outfitting business to take people to our favorite places. SCROLL down to see current offerings.

Each winter we lead kayak expeditions in the Florida Keys and Everglades from the pages of our Florida Keys Paddling Atlas. In the summer we run a kayak shop on Virginia's Eastern Shore. In between we may be hiking in Virginia or paddling in Europe, but you can always find us on Facebook!

Florida Kayak Expeditions

DECEMBER--APRIL TRIP CALENDAR

Imagine toasting the sunset from an island campsite in the Florida Keys, Everglades or Ten Thousand Islands. We offer expeditions on the Great Calusa Blueway, Wilderness Waterway and Florida Keys Overseas Paddling Trail. Our fully outfitted "Paddle with the Authors" kayak trips range from 3 to 10 days. TRIP DETAILS

NEW: Kayak the Douro River, Spain and Portugal

Sept. 20-29, 2013

The Douro River is an extraordinary place, magical some say. For 10 days, from Sept. 20-29, 2013, we'll kayak to four World Heritage Sites on an expedition filled with mystery, beauty, history, nature, gastronomy and wine. Beginning in Spain, end at the sea in Portugal, staying in guesthouses and dining in restaurants. READ MORE

NEW: Rooftop of Virginia Hike and Bike

Oct. 11-14, 2013 Columbus Day Weekend

Since the publication of our first book, "Hiking Virginia," a dozen years ago, countless people have asked us: "What's your favorite hike?" To celebrate the release of the new, full-color 3rd edition we're going to take you there!
Join us Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 11-14, 2013, at one of our favorite places in all of Virginia: Mount Rogers during peak foliage season. We'll hike up Virginia's tallest peak and coast by bike down the Virginia Creeper Trail, all from a cozy basecamp.
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Paddling Virginia's Eastern Shore

Onancock Wharf

Spring through Fall we manage SouthEast Expeditions' Onancock location, a 1680 Colonial port just off the Chesapeake Bay. We offer historic, winery, and seaside island trips and rentals, as well as personalized instruction: Learn to Kayak with the Authors of "Kayaking for Everyone."

BurnhamVirignia Travel Guide

Pack, Paddle, Play & Stay

Virginia truly is for Lovers: of mountains and waterways, local wine and fresh food, small towns and scenic drives, and history spanning more than 400 years. We invite you down the trails and backroads, the blueways and byways of the Old Dominion. READ MORE

BurnhamGuides Books

This visual guide covers every aspect of recreational, sea kayaking and whitewater from selecting gear to planning expeditions. Step-by-step photos on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques, navigation, rescues, weather, first aid and expedition planning.
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