Doris Day and the Hammerheads is a collection of thirteen captivating short stories that centre women of all ages in outdoor adventure.

Whether about the moment-by-moment awkwardness of hiking on a first date, a high-stakes cross-country ski trip, a city stroll overshadowed by a difficult pickle jar, or the gentle magic of Bigfoot, each story takes a unique approach from foot-strong, to fanciful, to murderous. Barb Howard has created an eclectic cast of characters, and they are ready to meet you on the trail.

An eclectic cast of characters including a snowshoeing conspiracy theorist, two xenophobic Park Ambassadors, three canoeing Wiccans, and more than one misbehaving dog find unlikely friendships, realize solace and joy in movement, and discover the strength to start over. Competent, flawed, and anything but fragile, theyre ready to meet you on the trail.