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Amelia Theriault-Brown @ameliabrown.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I am so honored to be repping the incredible @milesperhoward.bsky.social I've been an enormous fan of his writing and trailblazing for years and can't tell you how excited I am for you all to read this book!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I’m so glad that you second-guessed the initial hunch that I had literary representation and reached out 😊

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thank you so much, man ❤️🙏

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hell yes! You're going to want to get this. @milesperhoward.bsky.social is a fantastic journalist.

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Laura Gross Literary Agency @lgliterary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A huge congratulations to urban hiking extraordinaire @milesperhoward.bsky.social on his forthcoming book (and to @ameliabrown.bsky.social on her first sale at LG Literary)! 🥳

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Here are the cities I'll be visting for additional field research between mid-October and late spring next year. Tips for good food, good trails, and budget lodging are highly appreciated! - Chicago, IL - San Antonio, TX - Chattanooga, TN - Toronto, ON - Birmingham, UK

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So I've got some big news. All my ramblings and ravings about urban hiking and how it can change our lives are going to become a book! I'm in Pittsburgh now, doing field research for Chapter 2, and I can't wait to share this with you all in 2028. (Also, I might be visiting your city soon.)

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A *huge* thank you to anyone who found our Walking City Trails special project drive through here! Thanks to you, here’s what’s coming: ✅Signs on all 3 trails ✅Signage in trailside businesses ✅Claimable finisher patches for all 3 trails and more! www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-ac...

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Donate to Help us activate and blaze Boston's Walking City Trails, organized by Miles Howard

Hi there. I'm Miles Howard, founder and lead organizer of Bosto… Miles Howard needs your support for Help us activate and blaze Boston's Walking City Trails

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For @bostonglobe.com, I wrote about something you often see in rural communities: People waving at each other while passing on the road. I decided to try doing this in the Boston metro area for a few weeks. And I think more of us should give it a try. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/30/o...

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I spent two weeks waving at strangers and learned a lot about the people of Boston - The Boston Globe

Here’s what happened when I brought this rural New England custom to Boston’s city streets.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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I spent two weeks waving at strangers and learned a lot about the people of Boston - The Boston Globe

Here’s what happened when I brought this rural New England custom to Boston’s city streets.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Boston: We're tackling three "long time coming" Walking City Trails projects. We're installing signs on all three trails, starting a trailside business coalition, and expanding our earn-a-patch program to all the trails. And to make it happen, we need your help 👇 www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-ac...

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Donate to Help us activate and blaze Boston's Walking City Trails, organized by Miles Howard

Hi there. I'm Miles Howard, founder and lead organizer of Bosto… Miles Howard needs your support for Help us activate and blaze Boston's Walking City Trails

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Currently in the field doing some reporting for a book about urban hiking that is officially happening after years of development. I’ll share an official announcement about the publishing deal soon but I’m so excited to share this with you all in the near future. Hike every city!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I wrote about the unexpected boom of creature features that are hitting theaters this fall, and what it could say about our relationship with the natural world at this moment. www.mindthemoss.com/p/lions-tige...

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Lions, tigers, bears...and big ass snakes

An unexpected creature feature boom in 2026 and what it could mean

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Lions, tigers, bears...and big ass snakes

An unexpected creature feature boom in 2026 and what it could mean

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Frog and Toad went for a walk. Toad did not trip over a rock. He did not bump into a tree. He did not fall in a hole. It turned out to be a very pleasant day after Toad's birthday.

Frog and Toad traipse through the woods, Toad wearing his new hat.

From "The Hat"
In *Days with Frog and Toad*

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When the 90.9-mile Boston Boundless Trail launched back in early June, I figured the soonest we would hear of people walking the whole thing would be late fall. But I was wrong. People are already hiking this Godzilla of a trail in full. Meet the latest: walkingcitytrail.substack.com/p/people-are...

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People are finishing the Boston Boundless Trail

90.9 miles? No problem, apparently!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're also getting that movie where Austin Abrams gets swallowed by a whale in October, and then November begins with Godzilla Minus Zero. Monster movie heaven!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Boston: Our final group hike on the Boston Boundless Trail for the late summer/early fall series is happening this Wednesday evening at 6 PM. We're hitting the hills and waters of Chelsea, with a finale beneath the Tobin Bridge. Learn more and RSVP below walkingcitytrail.substack.com/p/upcoming-e...

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Upcoming Event: Chelsea, Mass. High

Don’t miss the finale for our late summer/early fall hike series!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Fall 2026 has got to be the best season in decades for quality monster horror movies. First we got HOPE. Now we have RESIDENT EVIL. And the early reviews for that giant snake movie coming in early October are looking strong. Good things are still possible!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For @bostonglobe.com, I wrote about why you should pay a visit to the longest bike path in New England: Vermont's Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which doubles as a gateway to the otherworldly and insanely beautiful Northeast Kingdom. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/l...

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New England’s longest rail trail is a 95-mile path to serenity - The Boston Globe

The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Vermont showcases the rustic tranquility and natural beauty of the Northeast Kingdom.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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New England’s longest rail trail is a 95-mile path to serenity - The Boston Globe

The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Vermont showcases the rustic tranquility and natural beauty of the Northeast Kingdom.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That's pretty much where I'm coming from; principle and the fact that these shoes were not cheap.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

City of Boston question: I stepped in wet asphalt while walking today and probably ruined my shoes. There were no warning signs posted by the asphalt patches/ramps and this was a municipal construction project. Is it worth paying $15 to file a claim for the shoes, or would I be throwing money away?

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This reminds me of one time from the 90s when my family and I were hiking and we happened upon a rescue party and the crew was trying to explain to the guy (who had a twisted ankle) that they could easily do an assisted walk-out, and he kept shouting, "NO! I NEED A CHOPPER! GET ME A CHOPPER!"

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Yikes. Doesn't help that these app companies are wholly embracing the AI integration.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

BOSTON: Want to hike all 27 miles of the Walking City Trail in one big day? Or a nice portion of it? If so, join us on October 24th for the second annual Olde Towne Traverse, in which we'll try to walk from Mattapan to Bunker Hill between dusk and dawn! walkingcitytrail.substack.com/p/upcoming-e...

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Upcoming event: The Olde Towne Traverse 2026

We’re hiking the entire Walking City Trail in one day

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is super illegal, more than can be put to words.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Search and rescues in the backcountry are surging, and some unprepared hikers are getting billed for the cost of their rescues! So I spoke with a rescuer about why these policies of deterence don't address the root of the issue; badly designed trail apps. www.mindthemoss.com/p/are-hiking...

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Are hiking apps leading to more search-and-rescues?

A rescuer weighs in on the surge of backcountry emergencies and potential solutions

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🥈72 dogs 🐝 @careycuprisin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

An interesting argument: "We’ve built a chain where the only person carrying any liability is the one who probably had the least amount of information going into that activity."

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Alexandra Lange @langealexandra.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

All my Vermont relatives were talking about the uptick in mountain rescues this summer

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Nathania Johnson @nljwashere.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A really great read for anyone who likes to spend time in the great outdoors.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 31/08/2026

on the one hand, fuck them on the other hand the supreme court explicitly signing off on Ballroom is actually a pretty good weapon to use when it's time to argue for court expansion, and does far less damage than most of their rulings

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Are hiking apps leading to more search-and-rescues?

A rescuer weighs in on the surge of backcountry emergencies and potential solutions

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Zoomer Antimillenarian @surcomplicated.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This should result in prison time for those responsible, up to and including Marco Rubio, who apparently has been directing this personally.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Boston Boundless Trail group hikes are back in action! Today we kicked off the August-September series with a traverse of Cutler Park, which is part of Section 5 of the BBT. You can sign up for our next hike (in Eastie) via the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · 22/08/2026

Little spotted tree killers showing up in force in Boston www.universalhub.com/2026/little-... #Boston #InvasiveSpecies #SpottedLanternFlies

Spotted lanternfly spotted on a tree in Millennium Park, photo by Mary Ellen

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I wrote about the recent case of negligent hikers being billed for the cost of their rescue, why this is bad, and why other states might start doing this. It's the first installment of a two-part story, and the next part will offer some potential solutions www.mindthemoss.com/p/need-a-res...

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Need a rescue? That will be $10,000

We need to talk about New Hampshire's search-and-rescue billing policy

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One of the aspects of the rescue billing policy that I find troubling is the notion that negligent hikers put rescue volunteers in harm's way. It's always bad when a volunteer gets injured on a rescue, but participating in one isn't some kind of obligation triggered by any emergency. It is a choice.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

True, and that's why I decided to dig into the revenues raised by recent card sales and compare it to the SAR costs from the same years. In NH, the card sale proceeds have begun exceeding rescue costs, and yet, the rescue billing still happens semi-regularly.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Need a rescue? That will be $10,000

We need to talk about New Hampshire's search-and-rescue billing policy

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Some big news: The first people to hike and run all 90.9 miles of the Boston Boundless Trail have revealed themselves! walkingcitytrail.substack.com/p/meet-the-f...

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Meet the first Boston Boundless Trail finishers

That was fast!

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In light of the World Cup love between Boston and Scotland, I decided to spend a few days walking the canal paths from Edinburgh to Glasgow and talking with folks I met along the way. Today, @bostonglobetoday.bsky.social has published my story of the adventure. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/18/m...

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The Scots brought joy to Boston this summer. I walked from Edinburgh to Glasgow in search of the magic. - The Boston Globe

After the World Cup excitement came to an end here, I decided to visit Scotland.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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The Scots brought joy to Boston this summer. I walked from Edinburgh to Glasgow in search of the magic. - The Boston Globe

After the World Cup excitement came to an end here, I decided to visit Scotland.

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

For @bostonglobe.com, I spent 48 hours exploring Montreal’s immense car-free streets (some of which last for months!) and taking note of how two days of avoiding cars in Montreal made me feel, physically and mentally. Spoiler: I felt very good. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/02/o...

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What Boston can learn from Montreal’s car-free summer - The Boston Globe

Miles of city roadway become places for gardens, art, outdoor dining, and unhurried discovery.

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ScarletCoral @scarletcoral.ca · 03/08/2026

In @bostonglobe.com @milesperhoward.bsky.social on Montreal's pedestrian streets! "Since 2020, #Montreal has enthusiastically embraced an idea that #Boston has only flirted with: open streets, or temporarily closing popular streets to cars during the warm months of the year" #carfree #openstreet

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What Boston can learn from Montreal’s car-free summer - The Boston Globe

Miles of city roadway become places for gardens, art, outdoor dining, and unhurried discovery.

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