The National Parks Scavenger Hunt - by Stacy Tornio (Paperback)

About the Book

"It's so easy to go through the routine of visiting a national park, but this book will encourage families to truly experience the outing. By having things to look for and learn about, it will help families truly be present and in the moment while enjoying these amazing, beautiful lands meant for all people. This is more than just a checklist. Every scavenger hunt is a to-do list...a challenge...a game...and an adventure the whole family can have together"--

Book Synopsis

This fun-filled guide shares an exciting scavenger hunt for every American National Park--featuring natural history factoids and fun and educational ways to get kids engaged with nature.

Are you planning a trip to one of America's majestic national parks? The National Parks Scavenger Hunt will help you explore all 63 parks, from Acadia to Zion. A bucket list, game, and adventure all in one, this book will help adventurers of all ages learn fascinating facts about our nation's most iconic landmarks. By reading short descriptions of each item and them finding them, parents, caregivers, and kids alike can tally points in a friendly competition and make unforgettable memories along the way. Filled with colorful illustrations to help identify spectacular flora and fauna, you will want this in hand as you visit every park.

Review Quotes

"For travelers with young passengers this summer, or for the young at heart, why not try to gamify your trip? This colorful book by Tornio provides must-see checklists for every national park."--425 Magazine

"This scavenger-hunt travel guide gives families an option for keeping kids engaged during their time in the park and helps to add breadth and depth (and a bit of competition) to their park experience...A fun encouragement to get out in nature."--Booklist

About the Author

Stacy Tornio is the author of more than 20 books, including The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat and The National Parks Scavenger Hunt. She loves writing about gardening and has shared her passion with readers on sites like Treehugger and HGTV. Stacy spent many years working on Birds & Blooms magazine, where she enjoyed exploring new flowers and finding native plants to add to her own yard. Her love for nature extends to her family, too--she co-wrote 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up with her son, which won the National Outdoor Book Award, and created the board game Lucky Bears with her daughter. Learn more about their adventures at Be a Good Human (beagoodhuman.co).