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All activities certified ""kid tested"" by the authors' four rambunctious sons Each includes best hikes, mountain bike routes, features to climb on, places to see wildlife, and more Natural history learning opportunities also included The parents of four boys, Harley and Abby McAllister have spent the last few years figuring out the best way to explore our national parks with restless kids in tow. These first two books in this new series help families plan their vacations in Yellowstone National Park and in Utah's ""Big Five"" national parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion)--so that everyone has a memorable trip. With an easy to follow organization based on park geography, an emphasis on outdoor fun and education, and an approach that zeroes in on the very best options for families, each guide fully explores the national park it covers. Family-friendly hiking trails for a range of age and skill levels; major natural sights; the best wildlife viewing spots, including wildlife checklists for kids to mark off; fishing, biking, climbing, and rafting opportunities--and much more are all detailed. The guides also promote the popular Junior Ranger programming found throughout the National Parks system, as well as other park programs that appeal to kids. And they provide basics on access, trip planning, and overnight options from campgrounds to lodges to cabins.

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Featuring the best trail options for kids, complete with packing and wildlife checklists, the [Adventuring with Kids] books lay out fun, educational plans for your dream outdoor family vacation.--Sydney Parker Seattle's Child

Every parent knows that traveling with kids can turn a seemingly idyllic vacation into a serious challenge. Harley and Abby McAllister would like to change that.... Their guides tend to focus on a number of factors that people don't typically consider when they travel -- how long it can take to drive to a specific landmark, for example, or how to find a convenient place to stay for a night.--Nathan Weinbender ""The Inlander"" Featuring the best trail options for kids, complete with packing and wildlife checklists, the [Adventuring with Kids] books lay out fun, educational plans for your dream outdoor family vacation.--Sydney Parker ""Seattle's Child"" Their [Harley and Abby McAllister's] expertise at researching, compiling and presenting useful information is outstanding, as displayed in their entire Adventuring with Kids guidebook series.... Travelers can benefit from checklists and sample itineraries to get the most out of one-day or multiday visits. The McAllisters filter out the best of the Park Service offerings and the most interesting activities an active family can do on its own.--Rich Landers ""The Spokesman-Review""

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Educator and strategic planner, Abby McAllister's vision for family travel is tailored to outdoor fun, easy education, and nonstop enjoyment. Harley McAllister works as a project manager but is most alive when he is outdoors--especially with his four boys in tow. The couple are also the authors of Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Utah's Big Five National Parks, all in Mountaineers Books' ""Adventuring with Kids"" series. They live in Spokane, Washington. Visit them online at Our4Outdoors.com; on Facebook @Our4Outdoors and on Instagram @NationalParksWithKids.

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