From Becky Knapp and Gary Cunningham, Erie, PA:

"Hey, Johnny ...
We are sitting here in Erie, PA, reminiscing about the four months we spent (Memorial Day to Labor Day) virtually living in campgrounds we learned of in  your books. LOVED your choices. We met a couple (weekend campers) from Washington, D.C., who gave us a copy of one of your "Best of West Virginia" camping while we were staying at Hawk campground. We thought we had discovered a new planet when we began perusing your books!
Went everywhere you wrote about -- from Seneca Rock to Big Bend and BlueBend ... we hit 'em all, and LOVED 'em!
After that, we immediately went to bookstores in any state we ventured into to find ONLY campground books that YOU had authored. You're a godsend to the camping world, no joke. We stayed in some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life ..."

Brad Parrish, Boston Massachusetts writes:

"Greetings Johnny:

First off, I would like to thank you for writing a truly great book (one of many for sure) A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park.  Just recently my oldest brother, two cousins and my uncle returned for an unforgettable adventure through Everglades National Park.  Your book was absolutely invaluable to the planning and execution of the trip and we all really enjoyed it … Also, we had a good laugh about with our neighbors that night, whom we had spotted earlier in the day way off in the distance hugging the eastern shore of Last Huston Bay trying to find the Sweetwater Chickee.  Upon befriending them we learned that they had not read your book (foolish) and therefore were not informed that the Sweetwater Chickee was not accessible via Last Huston Bay.  We showed them your book and that particular reference and laughter from all soon ensued.

 In closing, as we were paddling out from Rabbit Key back to the Gulf Coast Ranger Station on our last day we took a brief break in the shallow waters surrounding Demijohn Key.  It was there that we decided to take a picture as our tribute to you for writing such a cool book.  My brother decided to attempt to replicate your cover shot.  Although, we were not far from Jewel Key the winds were a bit much that day so we decided on taking the shot on Demijohn Key. 

 The picture is attached as well as a group shot from Mormon Key (I’m in the blue shirt).  Johnny, on behalf of my family and I -- thank you for the inspiration and the invaluable knowledge you provided in your book - we have the utmost respect for you!  We can’t wait to return.  Best of luck in all future endeavors….all the best to you!"

 Sincerely,               Brad Parrish

...from Judy Trotta of the Florida Trail Association:

Johnny, thank you so much for saying yes to being a part of our conference this year. Everyone loved your talk on Friday evening and your seminar on Saturday.  We appreciate you sharing your time and talents with us to make our educational conference so much more meaningful thanks again, and hope to see you on the trail sometime soon!

Feel free to contact Johnny with your testimonial.  He'd love to hear from you.  Contact Johnny at

molloyjohnny@hotmail.com