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50 hikes with kids. Virginia & Maryland, with Delaware, West Virginia and Washington DC

2024

Format:	Book
Author:	Humphreys, Alison, author.
Title:	50 hikes with kids. Virginia & Maryland, with Delaware, West Virginia and Washington DC / Alison Humphreys and Wendy Gorton.
Publisher, Date:	Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2024. ©2024
Description:	292 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Summary:	"Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids Mid-Atlantic States highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, DC. These hikes are perfect for little legs-they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map kids can navigate on their own; 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:	50 hikes with kids
Subjects:	Hiking for children -- Middle Atlantic States -- Guidebooks. Trails -- Middle Atlantic States -- Guidebooks. Family recreation -- Middle Atlantic States -- Guidebooks. Hiking for children -- Maryland -- Guidebooks. Trails -- Maryland -- Guidebooks. Family recreation -- Maryland -- Guidebooks. Hiking for children -- Virginia -- Guidebooks. Trails -- Virginias -- Guidebooks. Family recreation -- Virginia -- Guidebooks. Middle Atlantic States -- Guidebooks.
Genre:	Guidebooks.
Other Author:	Gorton, Wendy, author.
Other Title:	Fifty hikes with kids. Mid-Atlantic states Virginia & Maryland : 50 hikes with kids Virginia and Maryland : 50 hikes with kids
Notes:	"Scavenger hunts along the way"--Cover. Includes index.
LCCN:	2023015322
ISBN:	9781643261621 1643261622
Other Number:	1376001107
System Availability:	12
Current Holds:	0
# Local items:	12
Control Number:	2667714
Call Number:	PTC 796.51 HUM
Course Reserves:	0
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Hiking can be a great activity to do with children, but families and caregivers who have never hiked with little ones before might be daunted by the prospect. Psychotherapist Humphreys and global education consultant Gorton make hiking with children a fun and exciting proposition with this new addition to the "50 Hikes with Kids" series. The authors provide parents and caregivers with an extensive list of approachable hikes in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia. The book contains a detailed "Choosing Your Adventure" section featuring charts that sort hikes by intriguing features--waterfalls, caves, and more--and by geology, history, and peak season, including hikes that are best in winter. One chart in particular serves as a quick reference to the highlights of all the featured hikes, especially useful for readers who want to narrow down their options before reading each hike's incredibly detailed entry. Each entry features a map with directional notes, photos, information about fees, and fun facts about the trail. VERDICT Perfect for families, whether they're experienced hikers or new to outdoor adventures.--Whitney Kramer

Summary

Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in the mid-Atlantic states with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology!

In the latest addition to the 50 Hikes with Kids series, educators Alison Humphreys and Wendy Gorton give your family everything you need to explore the lakes, rivers, seaside dunes, and mountain trails of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Washington DC. Readers will find easy-to-read trail maps, intuitive directions, elevation and length details for every hike, restroom information, and places to grab a snack nearby. Plus, scavenger hunts for each trail make it fun for even the youngest trekkers to learn about local flora, fauna, and geology. Hikes include the Alapocas Run, the Calvert Cliffs, Theodore Roosevelt Island, the Blue Ridge Tunnel, Harpers Ferry, and more!

Table of Contents

	Preface	8
	Choosing Your Adventure	14
	Preparing for Your Adventure	34
	Adventures in Delaware	62
	Adventures in Maryland	80
	Adventures in DC	144
	Adventures in Virginia	154
	Adventures in West Virginia	246
	Acknowledgments	278
	Photo Credits	280
	Index	281

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