{"id":3426,"date":"2024-03-13T18:09:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.harpercollinsfocus.hcusweb.com\/harper-horizon\/?page_id=3426"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:11:23","slug":"walk-ride-paddle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.harpercollinsfocus.hcusweb.com\/harper-horizon\/walk-ride-paddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk, Ride, Paddle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.harpercollinsfocus.hcusweb.com\/harper-horizon\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/02121210\/HH_Horizontal_Positive_RGB-1024x284-white-200-150x41.png\" alt=\"Harper Horizon logo\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"HH_Horizontal_Positive_RGB-1024x284 white-200\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/04151704\/kaine-audiobook-wireless-and-hardcover.png\" alt=\"Hardcover and audiobook of &quot;Walk, Ride, Paddle&quot;\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"kaine-audiobook-wireless and hardcover\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h1>An epic journey into the faraway nearby<\/h1>\n\t<p>Senator Tim Kaine&#8217;s captivating memoir of his travels through Virginia&#8217;s wilderness blends adventure, reflection, and political insight.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#buy\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#tour\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBook Tour\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2>Walk, Ride, Paddle: A Life Outside<\/h2>\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walk, Ride, Paddle by Tim Kaine | Book Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dvYuLdWI6Xo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n\t<p>In 2019, Tim Kaine-Virginia Senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate-commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a<strong> three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state.<\/strong> His chronicle of the journey became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and more.<\/p>\n<p>During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine-over a period of several years-hikes the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border; bikes 321 miles along the crest of the Virginia Blue Ridge on the beautiful parkways built during the Great Depression to create jobs and give everyday people on the East Coast an accessible place to vacation; and canoes the entire James River-348 miles from its headwaters in the Allegheny Mountains to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, <strong>Kaine reflects on the monumental events that have shaped both his life and the world around him<\/strong>, sharing his deep love for the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations in a fascinating memoir that blends adventure, reflection, and political insight.<\/p>\n<p>Written during the journey and with immediacy and honesty, Kaine pulls back the curtain to reveal his inner thoughts during such monumental times. Kaine&#8217;s storytelling gift and wise observations offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a seasoned politician and outdoor enthusiast.<\/p>\n<p><em>Walk, Ride, Paddle<\/em>\u00a0is a captivating and compelling memoir of one man&#8217;s physical journey through the Virginia wilderness-but it is also <strong>a unique and ultimately optimistic perspective on these pivotal moments in history, offering inspiration, wisdom, and hope.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A compelling account of one man&#8217;s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<h2>Praise<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/01155241\/kaine-A-endorsements4.jpg\" alt=\"\"This book offers lessons for our own lives by traveling with Tim as he challenges himself through exploring his outer and inner worlds, offering much-needed hope for our future.\" - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"kaine-A+-endorsements4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31190734\/kaine-A-endorsements.jpg\" alt=\"\"A field guide for the soul. Thoughtful, winning, and wise, this book is a celebration of all it means to be human.\" - ADRIANA TRIGIANI, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"kaine-A+-endorsements\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31190739\/kaine-A-endorsements2.jpg\" alt=\"\"A beautiful and moving reflection on leadership, faith, and aging well.\" - BETHY MACY, New York Times bestselling author of Dopesick\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"kaine-A+-endorsements2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31190745\/kaine-A-endorsements3.jpg\" alt=\"\"Tim Kaine, channeling his inner Bill Bryson, takes us on a magical journey of discovery as he drills down to things that really matter.\" - DAVID BALDACCI, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Edge\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"kaine-A+-endorsements3\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This book offers readers lessons for our own lives by traveling with Tim as he challenges himself through exploring his outer and inner worlds, offering much needed hope for our future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Hillary Rodham Clinton<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<h2>Virginia<\/h2>\n<h2>Nature<\/h2>\n<h2>Triathlon<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31183543\/walk-icon.png\" alt=\"Walk\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"walk-icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>559 MILES ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31183541\/ride-icon.png\" alt=\"Ride\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"ride-icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>321 MILES ON THE CREST OF THE BLUE RIDGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Carolina border to Front Royal<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/31183539\/paddle-icon.png\" alt=\"Paddle\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"paddle-icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>348 MILES ON THE JAMES RIVER\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay<\/p>\n\t<p>Established by Tim Kaine in <em>Walk, Ride, Paddle<\/em><\/p>\n\t<p>Experience the Triathlon Yourself<\/p>\n\t<p>Coming April 26<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/faroutguides.com\/virginia-nature-triathlon\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/07203657\/FarOut-screenshots-Virginia-Nature-Triathlon-430x430.png\" alt=\"FarOut&#039;s guide to the Virginia Nature Triathlon\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"FarOut screenshots - Virginia Nature Triathlon\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/faroutguides.com\/virginia-nature-triathlon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy the Guide\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><strong>Virginia Nature Triathlon in the News<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/virginiaoutdooradventures.com\/home\/walk-ride-paddle-senator-tim-kaine\/\"><i>Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside<\/i> with Senator Tim Kaine (Virginia Outdoor Adventures, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/04\/07\/1243320746\/we-take-a-hike-with-sen-tim-kaine\">We Take a Hike with Sen. Tim Kaine (NPR, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patc.net\/keep-calm-and-read-on-a-life-outside\">Keep Calm and Read on: A Life Outside (Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milled.com\/faroutguides.com\/new-virginia-nature-triathlon-guide-vDHPwi_lNThfaUnC\">New Release: Virginia Nature Triathlon (FarOut, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/tim-kaine-releases-walk-ride-paddle-a-journey-of-reflection-and-discovery-across-virginia\/\">Tim Kaine releases &#8216;Walk Ride Paddle&#8217;: A journey of reflection and discovery across Virginia (Travel and Tour World, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/storiesbythejames.org\/series\/senator-tim-kaine\/\">Storyteller Series: Senator Tim Kaine (James River Association, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueridgeoutdoors.com\/magazine\/december-2021-january-2022\/why-tim-kaine-created-the-virginia-nature-triathlon\">Why Tim Kaine Created the Virginia Nature Triathlon (Blue Ridge Outdoors, 2022)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/virginiaoutdooradventures.com\/home\/27-virginia-nature-triathlon-senator-tim-kaine\/\">Hiking, Cycling, and Paddling the Virginia Nature Triathlon with Senator Tim Kaine (Virginia Outdoor Adventures, 2022)<\/a><\/p>\n\t<p>The Virginia Nature Triathlon was created with support from:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/20175805\/atc-logo-circle-248x250.jpeg\" alt=\"Appalachian Trail Conservancy\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"atc-logo-circle\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thejamesriver.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/20175740\/JamesRiverAdventures_4cp.png\" alt=\"James River Association\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"JamesRiverAdventures_4cp\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brpfoundation.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/20204907\/BRPF-Logo-Vertical-Transparent-RGB-73x113.png\" alt=\"Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"BRPF Logo - Vertical Transparent RGB\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snptrust.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/20193128\/SNPT-Logo-small.png\" alt=\"Shenandoah National Park Trust\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"SNPT Logo-small\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitshenandoah.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/22222223\/svnp-300x98.png\" alt=\"Shenandoah Valley Travel Association\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"svnp\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/FarOutGuides\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/08220244\/FarOut-Logo-Gatewood.png\" alt=\"FarOut-Logo-Gatewood\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"FarOut-Logo-Gatewood\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Quick, name a United States senator who can backpack the Appalachian Trail and sleep on the ground in a downpour, canoe through many miles of wilderness on the James River, and bike his way from one end of Virginia to the other. Tim Kaine has done all three while writing a beautiful and moving reflection on leadership, faith, and aging well.&#8221;<\/p>\n-Beth Macy<br \/>\n<em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of <em>Dopesick<\/em>\n\t<h2>Book Tour<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>June 3 at 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<strong>James River Association<\/strong><br \/>\nVirtual\n\t<p><strong>Virtual<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Free<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/459763946406411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign Up\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3>More events announced soon<\/h3>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Join a good man who has devoted his entire adult life to public service, as he humbly treks across Virginia on a quest to find the best in himself and in all of us. Read this book and walk, ride, and paddle right along with him. 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I will return to this glorious book in the years to come to shore up my soul.&#8221;<\/p>\n-Adriana Trigiani<br \/>\n<em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of <em>The Good Left Undone<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/harper-horizon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/01140808\/Kaine-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Tim Kaine holding a copy of Walk Ride, Paddle\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Kaine-landscape\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h2>ABOUT Tim Kaine<\/h2>\n\t<p>Senator Tim Kaine has served people throughout his life as a teacher, civil rights lawyer, and elected official. He is one of only thirty people in American history to be a mayor, governor, and U.S. Senator.<\/p>\n\t<p>\u00a9 2023 Harper Horizon. 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