GNWebPub.com – Exploring the world with you.

Current G&N Web Publications

G&N Web Publishing is the business owned by Galen Piehl & Nicole Atkins, authors of the following publications.

Tropical Snorkeling

For over fifteen years TropicalSnorkeling.com has been the most popular snorkeling information resource in the world, with up to a million readers a year learning where to snorkel, what equipment to use, and in the ocean safety tips.

Snorkeling Explorer Newsletter

Over 15,000 avid snorkelers a month enjoy their free edition of Snorkeling Explorer, delivered to their email inbox. The newsletter often spotlights different exciting snorkeling areas and provides snorkeling equipment reviews. Every month there is a creature feature, with pictures and details about different fish and other creatures. And there is also a list of amazing guided snorkeling tours around the world.

Snorkeling eBook Guides

The authors have published eight snorkeling ebook guides for a variety of different island destinations around the world. These guides have sold tens of thousands of copies, and are considered the “snorkeling bibles” of world travelers.

About G&N Web Publishing – Small Ventures From the Heart

2004 – 2014
Massage Marketing

After selling a successful massage therapy business, the authors created a popular massage marketing website that was active for years. It taught them the basics and possibilities of website publishing.

2006 – Present
From Hawaii to TropicalSnorkeling.com

An extended trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was the inspiration for the next business step. The authors love travel and snorkeling. And it was clear there was a niche itching to be filled.

2010
The First eBook Guide

The first product is offered for sale. An eBook snorkeling guide for a Caribbean island offering an unprecedented level of detailed information for self guided snorkelers. It is well received and many more follow for new locations.

2013 – 2030
A Move Into New Ventures

The authors relocate to northwest Washington state, to pursue long term plans for a new small boating adventure related website. See more below.

Future Projects

InsideWaters.com

Adventurous small boat explorations of the Pacific Northwest, including the Puget Sound, Salish Sea and the Inside Passage. Started in 2021, InsideWaters.com will take a couple more years to become a mature resource. It will offer useful information for small boaters on where to go, what to see, education about dangers, and tips on small boat equipment and travel.

About Galen and Nicole

Galen and Nicole are a married couple who have owned several businesses together, but G&N Web Publishing was created to allow them to pursue their true passion for travel and the outdoors. Thankfully, they seemed to have stumbled upon success, doing what they love. Although, that does not mean that all aspects of running the business are a joy. But loving their work does help them stubbornly persevere through sometimes boring work, and failures that are a part of business.