It’s a book launch! It’s a hiking meet-up! It’s a tap takeover! It’s all of the above!

We’re thrilled to welcome Derek Dellinger—author, photographer, hiker & beer aficionado—to Rough Draft for the launch of his gorgeous new book, America's Best Day Hikes . This evening will also feature beers from the highly acclaimed Plan Bee Farm Brewery, and a portion of sales from this evening will benefit Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

Stop by anytime after 6 to chat with Derek, try some of the best local beer around, meet other hiking enthusiasts, and take home a signed copy (or three).

America's Best Day Hikes ($29.95, on sale October 22) is a beautifully illustrated, best-of compendium featuring the most memorable one-day hikes in every region of the United States. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking to broaden their horizons. All of the hikes are doable during daylight hours and none require camping. This incredible volume is must-have (or an amazing gift!) for any lover of the outdoors.

Derek is also the author of 50 Hikes in the Catskills, Rough Draft's best-selling title of all time, as well as The Fermented Man: A Year on the Front Lines of a Food Revolution. He lives in Beacon, and is the former head brewer at Kent Falls Brewing Co. He’s currently helping out at Plan Bee’s brewery and tap room in Poughkeepsie.

RSVPs via Eventbrite are not required but very much appreciated. (They let us keep in touch with you in case of event changes, and help us know how many people to expect.) Plan to buy the book? Order now at roughdraftny.com/preorder (for pickup at Rough Draft) and save 10%!