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Walk Ride Paddle Launch with Senator Tim Kaine!

April 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Free

We are honored to be the booksellers for Tim Kaine’s launch event of his new book. Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside!

Tim will be signing books at Quirk Hotel. This is a meet & greet only, with no program.

Event Address is: 201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

You may preorder a book to pick up at the event or purchase books on site.

FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

About the Book:

A compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside.

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 three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including two impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and more.

During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine—over a period of several years—hiked the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border; biked 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 canoed the entire James River—348 miles from its headwaters in the Allegheny Mountains to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, Kaine reflected on the events that have shaped both his life and the world around him, 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.

With immediacy and honesty, Kaine pulls back the curtain to reveal his inner thoughts during such monumental times. Kaine’s storytelling gift and wise observations offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a seasoned politician and outdoor enthusiast.

Walk Ride Paddle is a captivating memoir of one man’s physical journey through the Virginia wilderness—but it is also a unique and ultimately optimistic perspective on these pivotal moments in history, offering inspiration, wisdom, and hope.

About the Author:

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.

Details

Date:
April 7
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.fountainbookstore.com/?q=h.calevent&eid=35823

Venue

Quirk Gallery Richmond
207 W Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220 United States
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Phone
8043406036
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