Jonathan Hanson

Location: Tucson, AZ

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Overland Travel, Expedition Driving and Vehicle Preparation, Sea Kayaking, Photography, Bicycle Touring, Hunting, Southwestern Natural History, Outdoor Equipment
• Years in Expertise: 40+

Education & Certifications

• Education: University of Arizona, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Years of Writing: 40+
• Club/Association Memberships: Fellow of the Explorers Club, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
• Awards/Recognitions: National Outdoor Book Award, Arizona Press Club Award, Texas Auto Writers Award, National Park Service Award for Interpretive Excellence, Southwest Book of the Year Award
• Previous Publications: Overland Journal (founding editor), Outside (correspondent), National Geographic Adventure, Global Adventure, Nature Conservancy, Backpacker, Sea Kayaker, Double Gun Journal, Petersen’s Hunting, Wheels Afield, OVR, Tread, OutdoorX4, Sunset, Bugle, Excellence
• Books: Vehicle-dependent Expedition Guide (co-author), Complete Sea Kayak Touring, Outside Adventure Travel: Sea Kayaking, 50 Common Reptiles and Amphibians of the Southwest (co-author), A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert (co-author), Southern Arizona Nature Almanac (co-author)

A Word From Jonathan Hanson

Since undertaking my first solo backpacking trip at age nine, I’ve spent as much time outdoors as possible, on land and sea ranging over six continents. My overriding passion is promoting the appreciation and protection of the wild, and engagement with it. You can follow me at exploringoverland.com.