Western Washington and the Cascades

Western Washington and the Cascades
ISBN-10
0898865662
ISBN-13
9780898865660
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
477
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
The Mountaineers Books
Author
Joan Burton

Description

CLICK HERE to download three sample chapters from Best Hikes with Kids Western Washington * Nearly 200 short hikes and outdoor activities for kids and their families * Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance * Includes environmental closeups on the trail to engage kids in the natural world Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. Best Hikes with Kids Western Washington includes these activiites for kids centered around trails that they can do and enjoy. Each outing in this guidebook highlights points of interest and opportunities for learning about nature on the trail. The hikes range in length from 1 to 6 miles round-trip, are rated easy to difficult for children, and feature optional turn-around points for tired feet. This guidebook highlights essential data at a glance, not only by use of the "About the Hike" and "Before You Go" information blocks but also by extensive use of icons in the margins to note type of hike (day hike or backpack trip), difficulty for children, hikeable seasons, and more.

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