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 Learn about the origins of a new outdoor pastime that’s captured the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Enjoy this excerpt from Let’s go Geocaching! a new book for kids by The Trailmaster John McKinney, coming soon from DK Books.
Here is an excerpt from the book Let's Go Geocaching.
My new hiking book for kids is coming soon and I wanted to share the good news. Daniel, 10, & his Trailmaster Dad are the smiling hikers on the cover. The cover photo was taken in Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
The book is part of a “Healthy for Life” series designed for school kids in the 8-11 year old range and will be distributed by Cherry Lake Publishing to classrooms and school libraries across the nation. Hopefully the message of hiking for good health reaches them in an entertaining way. Here is Chapter 1 as a sample. |
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Call me Pack-Man, a guy gobbling up miles and miles of trail, always with a day pack on my back.
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Yes, we adults can learn a lot from kids on a hike. Curiosity, exuberance, silliness--these are some of wonderful qualities children bring on a walk. What child-like qualities do you think we adults should emulate?
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Parents, don’t hang up your hiking boots when a baby comes into your life. Here are some tips for you and the little one to have a great time on the trail.
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The namesake redwoods are obviously what draw Americans to this (rather lightly visited) national park, but often it is the region’s spectacular coast that prompts a return visit. Dramatic bluffs, hidden coves, tide pools and wilderness beaches are linked by a the California Coastal Trail. |
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These days everyone goes online to research trails. But don’t stop with a down-load. Choosing what kind of experience you wish to have on the trail is just as important as selecting a trail to hike.
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Ten Life Lessons from the Trail Grin and bear it. A not-so-serious look at what hiking really teaches us.
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Three terrific Southern California hiking guides for one terrific price.
Orange County, A Day Hiker’s Guide $16.95, Los Angeles County, A Day Hiker’s Guide, $16.95; Southern California, A Day Hiker’s Guide, $16.95. For a limited time only, order all three new guides for just $29.95 plus shipping.
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