Best Hikes With Children In Utah

Author : Maureen Keilty
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780898867091
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Hikes with Children in Utah written by Maureen Keilty and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides to day hikes and overnighters for families. Tips on hiking with kids, safety, and fostering a wilderness ethic.

Author : Julie Trevelyan
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594859256
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Classic Hikes: Utah written by Julie Trevelyan and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches • Utah is a national destination for hikers • Hikes range from easy day hikes to more challenging backpacking trips 100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series. Like the other titles in the series, this new addition is coffee-table quality and makes a great gift for long-time Utah hikers, as well as for new arrivals and vacationers. Featuring full-color photographs and maps, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah covers the best and most popular hikes in the state, providing a range of trail options. The "Hikes at a Glance" table makes it simple to quickly find hike length, difficulty, when to go, and special highlights of the outing you seek. This is a full-state guidebook organized by region. The North Central region includes the Wasatch Mountains along with Antelope Island State Park, House Range, and Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, while the Northeast features the high Uintas, Bear River Range, Flaming Gorge, and Dinosaur National Monument. Southern Utah features many of the nation’s premier national parks and monuments. The Southeast region includes hikes around Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Gulch, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and more. South Central covers Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Kodachrome, Horseshoe Canyon unit of Canyonlands, and other areas. Finally, the famed Southwest part of the state features Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and beyond.

Author : Wendy Gorton
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1643263188
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Hikes with Kids Utah and Nevada written by Wendy Gorton and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Greg Witt
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN 13 : 0897329422
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City written by Greg Witt and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City is the only guidebook that pinpoints the most exceptional hikes in the area. It contains meticulous trail descriptions that range from comfortable strolls for families to difficult treks for those looking for a challenging workout. Extensive key-at-a-glance information makes it easier to choose a hike based on length, difficulty, or scenery. A helpful list of hikes in the front of the book highlights those with special interests — best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes good for wildlife viewing, best hikes for runners, and more. Each hike report includes commentary on trailside geology, flowers, and wildlife. Historical notes provide fascinating details about early miners, trailblazers, the Pony Express, and Mormon pioneers. Nestled in the western flank of the Rockies, Salt Lake City provides ready access to a stunning array of hiking options amid alpine lakes, snow-draped mountain peaks, fragrant evergreen forests, deep canyon waterfalls, granite towers, and flowered cirques. Within 60 miles of Salt Lake City there are thousands of square miles of national forest, National Wilderness Areas, state parks and designated recreation areas to explore.

Author : Terry Tempest Williams
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250024110
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Women Were Birds written by Terry Tempest Williams and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 54 chapters that unfold like a series of yoga poses, each with its own logic and beauty, Williams creates a lyrical and caring meditation of the mystery of her mother's journals in a book that keeps turning around the question, "What does it mean to have a voice?"

Author : Courtney Johnson
Publisher : Colorado Mountain Club
ISBN 13 : 9781937052690
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Utah Children's Hikes written by Courtney Johnson and published by Colorado Mountain Club. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 65 kid-tested hikes through state parks, national parks, and mountain regions Easy-to-follow routes with mileage details Color maps and photos Hunt for dinosaur tracks, cool off in a waterfall, or take a trip to Mars on Earth--all these things and more can be done using this fun, detailed, color guide. Over the years spent with her daughter on the trail, author Courtney Johnson has experienced meltdowns and an enormous amount of snack eating, along with confidence building and problem solving. Her guide helps families unplug and connect in a way only time in nature can do. Families will find hikes for all ages and interests alongwith detailed trail info, safety tips, and even trail games to keep kids motivated. Extras include places to visit on the way home and history of hiking areas.

Author : W. C. McRae
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631215019
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moon Zion & Bryce written by W. C. McRae and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Find Your Adventure Moon Zion & Bryce is the ultimate guide to exploring all five national parks that define southern Utah's thrilling landscape. Inside you'll find: Full coverage of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park, plus Grand Staircase Escalante and Moab Strategic, flexible itineraries, ranging from one day in each park to a week-long road trip covering all of them, designed for outdoor adventurers, road-trippers, families, and more The top experiences and unique ideas for exploring each park: Find the best spots for photographing the sunrise, or get your adrenaline pumping on a white-water rafting excursion down the Colorado River. Explore the beautiful remains of ancient Native American rock art on display all over the parks, or discover the creative, energetic spirit of nearby Moab. Enjoy the serenity of Bryce in winter on cross-country skis, or take a week-long summer road trip to hit every spot on your list Strategies for getting to the parks and traveling between them, with suggestions of the best places to stop along the way to eat, rest, or explore, including coverage of gateway cities and towns like Moab, Kodachrome Basin, and Escalante Expert tips from seasoned explorers and Utah experts W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell for travelers looking to go backpacking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, or hiking, plus essential packing and health and safety information Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Where to stay inside and outside the parks, including the best spots to pitch a tent, park your RV, or relax at an upscale resort Up-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations Recommendations for families, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, international visitors, travelers with disabilities, and traveling with pets Thorough background on the wildlife, terrain, culture, and history With Moon Zion & Bryce's expert advice, diverse activities, and local insight, you can explore the parks your way. Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip. For full coverage of America's national parks, check out Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 National Parks.

Author : J. David Day
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780966085853
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails, 2nd Edition written by J. David Day and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated hiking guide to Utah's thirty-three wilderness areas and other less protected places.

Author : Erik Molvar
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781493059683
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks written by Erik Molvar and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.

Author : Harley McAllister
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680511157
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Utah's Big Five National Parks written by Harley McAllister and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.