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Solid info combined with amazing destinations make this a good intro to hiking and backpacking"--Kirkus Discover camping, hiking, and backpacking with internet sensation Iron Tazz This highly illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout.
This book is packed with practical information, too! Young adventurers 7+ will learn about:
- Navigating, and what to do if you get lost
- Essential hiking equipment
- How to leave no trace and protect the environment
- Pooping in the woods!
- Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain
- Fire safety and setting up camp
- Encountering wildlife and safety
- Locating the North Star and understanding the night sky
Author and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike.
National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
