Geology, history, and things to do in the park, as well as puzzles and games about Yellowstone National Park.

Geology, history, and things to do in the park, as well as puzzles and games about Yellowstone National Park.

All activities certified “kid tested” by the authors’ four rambunctious sons Each includes best hikes, mountain bike routes, features to climb on, places to see wildlife, and more Natural history learning opportunities also included The parents of four boys, Harley and Abby McAllister have spent the last few years figuring out the best way to explore our national parks with restless kids in tow. These first two books in this new series help families plan their vacations in Yellowstone National Park and in Utah’s “Big Five” national parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion)—so that everyone has a memorable trip. With an easy to follow organization based on park geography, an emphasis on outdoor fun and education, and an approach that zeroes in on the very best options for families, each guide fully explores the national park it covers. Family-friendly hiking trails for a range of age and skill levels; major natural sights, ; the best wildlife viewing spots, including wildlife checklists for kids to mark off; fishing, biking, climbing, and rafting opportunities—and much more are all detailed. The guides also promote the popular Junior Ranger programming found throughout the National Parks system, as well as other park programs that appeal to kids. And they provide basics on access, trip planning, and overnight options from campgrounds to lodges to cabins.

Best-seller, Amazon 5-star rating, interactive kids book to wildlife, plants, and places in Yellowstone National Park, with color photos

Heading to Yellowstone National Park or the Grand Teton National Park with your kids? Grab this journal and activity book so they can record memories and be entertained with Yellowstone and Grand Teton activities. This travel journal includes: A great 8.5 x 11 inches size that is perfect for kids with lots of room for them to write and doodle. Daily journal prompts for up to 24 days of travel. Packing list pages Map of Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with what do I want to do when I get there pages. Memory pages that can be used to paste in photos or souvenirs. Fun activity pages with mazes, coloring pages, word searches, and more. Challenge questions to record additional memories about the trip. "Have You Seen Me?" pages that have a name and picture of an animal that is common within the parks. Kids can mark off where and when they have seen those animals. Note pages at the end to add any additional ideas or thoughts. The book was designed for children approximately 7-11 years of age. Older or younger children may still enjoy this book. This book makes a wonderful gift for any child who is planning on visiting Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks. Grab a copy now so they can record their family vacation memories.

The summer of 1871, a team of thirty-two men set out on the first scientific expedition across Yellowstone. Through uncharted territory, some of the day’s most renowned scientists and artists explored, sampled, sketched, and photographed the region’s breathtaking wonders—from its white-capped mountain vistas and thundering falls to its burping mud pots and cauldrons of molten magma. At the end of their adventure, the survey packed up their specimens and boarded trains headed east, determined to convince Congress that the country needed to preserve the land from commercial development. They returned with “stories of wonder hardly short of fairy tales,” to quote the New York Times. With the support of conservationists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Law Olmsted, and John Muir, the importance of a national park was secured. On March 1, 1872, Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone Park Bill into law. It set aside over two million acres of one-of-a-kind wilderness as “a great national park for the benefit and enjoyment of people.” This important and fascinating book will introduce young adults to the astonishing adventure that led to “the best idea America ever had.” Today over 130 countries have copied the Yellowstone model, and billions of acres of critical habitat and spectacular scenery are being preserved for all of us to enjoy. This book has a wonderful ecological and historical message for readers ages 12 and up. No book about Yellowstone's founding has been written for this age group before, yet Yellowstone National Park is a major destination for many families, so many readers will likely have heard of Yellowstone or even have visited there. This is a great book for any school library or for history or science classrooms in middle and high school, where information can be used for research projects.