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Stories from the Road and the Wild

Park Community Guides publishes original works by Peter Shikli — narratives that bridge adventure, nature, and the human spirit.

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Book cover of Down One Side and Up the Other by Peter Shikli

Down One Side and Up the Other

Africa on foot with a sense of humor

The early 70s was a time of idealism, a time when songs were written of the romance of the road. Peter set out in his 21st year to understand his place in that world. His road would teach him to love others more than himself — crossing the Sahara without a road, rafting a thousand miles down the Congo, and rising out of Africa a seasoned adventurer.

Book cover of Confluence by Peter Shikli showing a forest waterfall

Confluence

Original short stories and photography

In a world increasingly mediated by screens, Confluence invites you to return to the earth and the soul. These thirty narratives serve as a bridge between the wild untamed beauty of the outdoors and the digital frontier of our collective future.

The Voice Behind the Works

About the Author

Peter Shikli is an adventurer, storyteller, and photographer whose work spans decades of exploration across Africa, Europe, and the wild places of North America. His writing weaves together the romance of travel with deeply personal reflections on love, resilience, and our relationship with the natural world.

A lone tree on a rocky hillside with sun rays breaking through the clouds

Begin Your Journey

Explore the worlds Peter has walked, photographed, and written about.