Camping with Kids - by Goldie Silverman (Paperback)

About the Book

This informative guide contains everything you need to know about camping with kids!

Book Synopsis

Camping--the perfect family vacation!

On your next family trip, enjoy learning about nature, roasting marshmallows on the campfire, and finally curl up for the night in a cozy sleeping bag. This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to take your family camping; how to prepare, where to go, what to pack, what to do in camp, and how to handle things that go awry. In this book, longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Gendler Silverman shares wisdom gained from more than 100 expert campers. This inspiring guide also offers on introduction to other family outdoor activities, including river rafting, bicycle touring, boating, and more. Whether you're a seasoned camper ready to introduce your kids to the outdoors or you have never camped before, this book is packed with tips and ideas for all!

About the Author

Goldie Gendler Silverman grew up in Nebraska and learned to camp in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Arizona. After several years of teaching English at the high school and university levels, she began writing remedial reading textbooks, co-authored four cookbooks, and then went on to write Backpacking with Babies and Small Children, published first by Signpost Books and later by Wilderness Press. Mother of three grown children and two almost-grown grandchildren, Goldie now hikes all over the world, but still backpacks with her family near her home in Seattle.