Book cover titled "The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry" featuring dog paw prints on a white background on the left side. On the right side, a woman interacts with a large, golden retriever dog outdoors with mountains, clouds, and trees in the background.

The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry

The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry take young readers on camping trips across America's scenic lands and parks.

Narrated by Professor Huckleberry himself, this series focuses on American history, natural sciences, national parks, and the great outdoors. 

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Children's Book Series

  • Book cover titled "The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry" with subtitle "Huck + Miss Leigh in The Dakotas" by Leigh Larson, a Followtheleighder book. The cover features a collage of a mountain landscape with rock formations, green trees, and a young woman sitting on a folding chair with a dog, under a clear blue sky.

    The Dakotas

    Miss Leigh and Professor Huckleberry go camping in North Dakota and South Dakota, with a stop at Devil's Tower in Wyoming. Dinosaurs and Teddy Roosevelt, this way!

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  • Book cover titled "The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry: Huck & Miss Leigh in The Rockies" by Leigh Larson. The cover features side-by-side images: the left side shows the book title with paw print illustrations on a white background; the right side shows a woman, a dog, a mountainous landscape with cloudy sky, and a person wearing sunglasses and a hat in outdoor gear.

    The Rockies

    Miss Leigh and Professor Huckleberry go camping in Colorado, Wyoming, central/southern Idaho, and Montana. Grizzlies and mountaintops, this way!

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  • Book cover titled "The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry in the Pacific Northwest" by Leigh Larson, depicting a woman petting a dog at a waterfall overlook with lush green trees and a railing.

    The Pacific Northwest

    Miss Leigh and Professor Huckleberry go camping in Northern Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Volcanoes and rainforests, this way!

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In-person Events

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We read to Flint Creek Childcare in Philipsburg, Montana

Montana State Library logo with a stylized mountain icon and the words 'Montana State Library' and the phrase 'A Greater State of Knowledge'.

We read to Philipsburg Public Library in Philipsburg, Montana

Logo of Montana State Library featuring a stylized open book with colorful pages and the text 'Montana State Library' and 'A Greater State of Knowledge'.

We read to Phillips County Library in Malta, Montana

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Meet Professor Huckleberry

About Huck

Professor Huckleberry is a 9-year-old rescue Yellow Lab -Anatolian Shepherd mix living in northern Montana. Weighing in around 100 pounds, Huck is a gentle, calm giant who has been instrumental for my service dog needs. 

​He thrives in Montana's long winters, enjoys laying in the shade by the water in the summers, getting pets from little kids (ask permission first!), and lots and lots of bacon.​

We explore national and state parks and enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring America.

His Name

As I decided what to name my newfound companion, the name 'Buck' was suggested. I offered back with 'Huck,' short for 'huckleberry,' Montana's state fruit.​

I asked Huck, 'What do you think of that, boy? Are you my Mr. Huckleberry?" He wagged his tail. 

​I playfully asked, "Are you a good boy? Who's a good boy?"

And he side-eyed me the way a college professor would when a student asks a dumb question. 

​And that sort of pretentious behavior and smart response is exactly why Huck earned the title of 'Professor.'

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