Doug Alderson is the author of several published books, including A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions: From Mermaids to Singing Towers (Pineapple Press), awarded both a first-place royal palm literary award and a top five honor for 2017 book of the year by the Florida Writers Association. Several of his other books have won top honors as well, including runner up for Best Travel Book by the North American Travel Journalists Association. He has also won several magazine, creative nonfiction, and photography awards. His magazine articles have appeared in publications such as Native Peoples, Shaman’s Drum, Wildlife Conservation, American Forests, Sea Kayaker, Mother Earth News, Sierra and several others. He has won six first place honors in the annual National Recreation Trails photo contests. More complete information can be found on his website: www.dougalderson.net.