50 Hikes with Kids Utah and Nevada - by Wendy Gorton & Hailey Terry (Paperback)

About the Book

"A part of the series 50 Hikes with Kids, which highlights best hikes to take kids on in various geographical regions of the United States, and for this title, Utah and Nevada"--

Book Synopsis

Discover kid-friendly trails in Utah and Nevada with this extensive guidebook offering maps, length of hike, and simple scavenger hunts along the trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology.

Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Utah and Nevada. 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.

Review Quotes

A great starting point for those new to hiking with kids or for anyone looking for inspiration for their next family-friendly adventure."--Nevada Public Radio

About the Author

Wendy Gorton holds a master's degree in learning technologies and is a former classroom teacher. As part of her quest to bring science education alive, she 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 inspire other educators to do the same.

Hailey Terry has a bachelor's degree in public health. She is an avid hiker, backpacker, and rock climber and loves anything that gets her outside. She's a mother to two kids and loves bringing them along on all of her adventures. When her husband was deployed a few weeks after their first baby was born, she started sharing her experiences hiking solo with her baby as a new mom on Instagram, @haileyoutside. Now she helps parents all over the world get outside with their kids, sharing her best tips for hiking in all seasons, backpacking, camping, and more. She has written a Hiking with Babies Guide, where she shares everything from how to dress your baby, dealing with naps, breastfeeding on the trail, and gear recommendations. She also has a blog, haileyoutside.com, where you can read more detailed posts about getting outside with kids and sign up for her emails.