Stephen Ausherman is the author of two novels, a collection of travel essays, and both editions of the best-selling guidebook 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque. He also works with digital video and interactive media to explore and interpret outdoor spaces. He served as Artist-in-Residence for Bernheim Forest (Kentucky, 2012), Atelier Beeldend Vermogen (Germany, 2011), Cape Cod National Seashore (Massachusetts, 2010), Blue Sky Project (Illinois, 2008), and Cornucopia Art Center (Minnesota, 2007). He was the 2005 Writer-in-Residence for Bernheim Forest, Devils Tower National Monument, and Buffalo National River. He lives in Albuquerque.