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50 Hikes with Kids Oregon and Washington: Oregon and Washington Spiral-Bound | April 3, 2018

Wendy Gorton

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Not just an outdoor guide book, 50 Hikes with Kids will help busy, modern families nurture a life-long appreciation and reverence for the natural world. 


Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award

Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Oregon and Washington. These hikes are perfect for little legs—they are all under four miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.
 
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Original Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280 pages
ISBN-10: 1604698004
Item Weight: 1.2 lbs
Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 8.1 inches
“Kids and parents will both love the suggested scavenger hunts along each trail.” —The Seattle Times

“Easy-to-read maps, beautiful full-color photographs, and amusing scavenger hunts." —Portland Monthly

“This book is the perfect companion for Portland-area weekend warriors.” —Portland Tribune

“If you’re a Pacific Northwest family, or traveling out West this summer, this helpful and beautifully designed trail guide will inspire you to explore all that Oregon and Washington has to offer.” —Hike It Baby

“A great travel companion when road-tripping with children.” —Northwest Travel and Life Magazine​

“A fantastic guidebook.” —NW Kids​
Wendy Gorton holds a master’s degree in learning technologies and is a former classroom teacher. She has worked as a National Geographic Fellow in Australia researching Tasmanian devils, a PolarTREC teacher researcher in archaeology in Alaska, an Earthwatch teacher fellow in the Bahamas and New Orleans, and a GoNorth! teacher explorer studying climate change via dogsled in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Today, she is a global education consultant who has traveled to more than fifty countries to design programs, build communities, and train other educators to do the same.