I’ve also been lucky to have gotten some great coverage and excerpts of Pushing the River in local papers and magazines, including stories by the legendary Mary Ann Grossmann and one of my favorite editors of all time, Bob Timmons (who edited several pieces in the book).

In case you missed any of these, here’s a list of what’s come out so far:

When canoeing was king: Author explores a dream era for Minnesota racing Big crowds, Native paddling heroes and canoe designs are part of a colorful history in ‘Pushing the River.’ by Bob Timmons (Minnesota Star Tribune)

Readers and writers: Haunting tale set in Lake Superior lighthouse is must-read, by Mary Ann Grossmann, (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Researching a Legendary Race: How to Use Newspaper Archives in Crafting a Narrative. In telling the story of a canoe race, Frank Bures had to find a way to blend firsthand accounts with archival news coverage. (Nieman Storyboard)

The 2025 Sweat Science Summer Book List A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure, by Alex Hutchinson (Outside Magazine)

Episode #262: Dandelion Fuzz

‘Pushing the River’: Read Some of the Wildest Canoe Stories Never Told (Gear Junkie)

The 1919 Mississippi Marathon (Big River Magazine)