Falcon® Publishing was founded in Helena, Montana, in 1979 with one book - Hiking Montana by company co-founder and president Bill Schneider. From there Falcon went on to become North America's leading publisher of outdoor recreation books, its list growing to more than 700 titles before becoming part of the Globe Pequot family in the fall of 2000.

With books and content covering the entire spectrum of outdoor activities, ranging from hiking and rock climbing guides to environmental preservation and wildlife identification, their objective is to outfit your mind with the best possible information on where to go, how to get there, and what to see once you arrive.