"This is a guidebook for hiking with children in the Adirondack Park. We have over 65 hikes, each with a trail map. Many color photographs and trail descriptions. It has plenty of information on how to accommodate the needs of young children"--

KIDS ON THE TRAIL! describes sixty-two of the best hikes & walks with children in New York State's 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. The book provides anecdotes, planning information, & numerous practical tips for addressing the needs of children of different ages as they & their adult companions take to the trails. Each trail description notes how to get to the trailhead, the roundtrip distance, & where pertinent, the ascent involved. The authors include discussion of safety issues, trail etiquette, & special cautions & regulations. As educators & parents, the authors have lots of experience with how children learn & what they derive from hiking & being outdoors. As frequent hikers & residents of a community near the northern border of the Park, they are well-suited to share the special considerations & unique character of the Adirondacks. They have tailored their information to the needs of adults new to the pleasures & challenges of hiking with children & to more experienced outings enthusiasts who wish to hike with youngsters in the Adirondack Park. Includes a checklist for what to bring, page maps, & photographs. Order from: Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd., Lake George, NY 12845-4117. 518-668-4447, FAX: 518-668-3746, 800-395-8080, e-mail: [email protected].

An exciting and deeply moving story of survival, courage, and friendship on the Appalachian Trail. Toby has to finish the final thing on The List. It's a list of brave, daring, totally awesome things that he and his best friend, Lucas, planned to do together, and the only item left is to hike the Appalachian Trail. But now Lucas isn't there to do it with him. Toby's determined to hike the trail alone and fulfill their pact, which means dealing with little things -- the blisters, the heat, the hunger -- and the big things -- the bears, the loneliness, and the memories. When a storm comes, Toby finds himself tangled up in someone else's mess: Two boys desperately need his help. But does Toby have any help to give? The Trail is a remarkable story of physical survival and true friendship, about a boy who's determined to forge his own path -- and to survive.

Looking for fun? Consider it done! Let's all go on a hike! Spend some time outdoors which I'm sure you will like! A family adventure with so much to explore... Lots of fun in the sun, you can't ask for much more! With some rhyming and hiking, there's no end to exploring! Let's go on a hike is a sweet rhyming story all about family and appreciating nature, trails, and the outdoors. ★ A wonderful hiking story full of diversity and curiosity, perfect for kids! ★ Discover all the wonders of nature with this beautifully illustrated book all about a little boy on a hike with his dad, mom, and Archie, the corgi. Great for children ages 2 to 8, this delightful book is full of a child's fun curiosities, adventure, and poetry! The outdoors is but a wonderful opportunity to explore and see Mother Nature and the environment as it is --- beautiful! Through a rhyming story and charming illustrations of an Asian-American family on a hike, this book is a great and simple way to introduce and encourage young children into the world of hiking, trail walking, and sightseeing. ♥ Check out other children's books at: minalearnschinese.com ♥ Free audio readings in Mandarin Chinese are available at: minalearnschinese.com/audioreading

Imagine a 7-year-old boy asking his father if they can hike the entire Appalachian Trail, and then imagine that the father says yes.

New parents and parents of toddlers face unique challenges when it comes to planning outdoor trips. “Family-friendly trail” is often a misleading phrase, and doesn’t take young children under the age of 5 into consideration, whose safety and comfort require a different perspective. The unpredictable nature of little ones leads many parents to put their adventure dreams on the back burner, missing out on years of meaningful experiences as a family. Hike it Baby presents 100 outdoor adventures across the U.S. that you can take with babies and toddlers (really!), along with everything you need to know about exploring the natural world. Sourced from real families using Hike it Baby’s trail-tested system, this book helps moms and dads get out there in their comfort zone, yet feel like hardcore adventurers! Whether you’ve always wanted to hike part of the Appalachian Trail, splash around in gentle Northwest waterfalls, or scramble up rocks in the desert surrounded by Joshua Trees, this book shows you how to plan a truly memorable journey together.