50 Hikes with Kids Utah and Nevada

by Gorton, Wendy; Terry, Hailey

• ISBN13: 9781643261553
• ISBN10: 164326155X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-10-17
• Publisher: Timber Press

Summary

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.
 

Author Biography

Wendy 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 train other educators to do the same. 

Hailey Terry had her first baby in 2019, just a few weeks before her husband was deployed. Continuing to do the activities she loved, including hiking and backpacking, helped keep her and her baby happy and healthy in those early days. Through haileyoutside.com and on @haileyoutside, she encourages all moms to get outside with their babies and provides resources keep families active and outdoors.