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About Johnny Molloy

Johnny Molloy is an outdoors writer based in Johnson City Tennessee. Born in Memphis he moved to Knoxville in 1980 to attend the University of Tennessee (UT). During his college years he developed a love of the natural world that has since become the primary focus of his life. It all started on a backpacking foray into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That first trip was a disaster; nevertheless Johnny discovered an affinity for the outdoors that would lead him to backpack and canoe-camp throughout the United States over the next three decades. Today he averages nearly 200 nights out per year. After graduating from UT with a degree in economics Johnny spent an ever-increasing amount of time in the wild becoming more skilled in a variety of environments. Friends enjoyed his adventure stories; one even suggested that he write a book. He pursued that idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 50 books. These include hiking camping paddling and other comprehensive guidebooks as well as books on true outdoor adventures. Johnny has also written for numerous publications and websites as well as his local paper the Johnson City Press. He continues to write and travel extensively to all four corners of the United States exploring a variety of outdoor activities.