Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids is a Top 10 B.C. bestseller of 2022

Top 22 BC Bestsellers of 2022

The Top 22 B.C. Bestsellers of 2022 list is out, and it’s gratifying to see that my new book made the Top 10.

Actually, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia (Greystone Books) landed precisely at #10 on the list.

After coming out on May 17, 2022, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids enjoyed a run of 17 consecutive weeks on the B.C. Bestseller List.

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Hiking scavenger hunt for kids

Hiking scavenger hunt for kids and families

Giving kids a mission is one way to kick up the fun factor on a hike.

Here’s a few ideas from my new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia:

  • Look for the perfect walking stick or magic wand
  • Search for hollow trees
  • Play “I Spy” using the primary and secondary colours
  • Go geocaching
  • Bring a favourite stuffy for photo ops along the trail
  • Prepare a list and make it a scavenger hunt
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7 hikes perfect for kids near Vancouver in my new book

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Hike 16 of 55. Photo: Stephen Hui

Take a hike, kids!

My new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, is designed to help families explore the great outdoors.

Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids describes 55 hiking trails near Vancouver, B.C. — including several in Washington (check out the table of contents).

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55 kid-friendly hikes in B.C. and Washington to add to your list

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Hike 35. Photo: Stephen Hui

Looking for family-friendly hikes near Vancouver?

Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia
Now in bookstores!

My new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, offers 55 fun trails for your consideration, including several in Washington state.

It’s time to take the wraps off the table of contents for Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids — coming to bookstores on May 17, 2022.

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Author talk: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids @ Lynn Valley Library (June 1)

Author talk: Book signing: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

I’ve booked my first event of hiking book season!

My third book — Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia, featuring 55 new hikes — hits bookstores everywhere on May 17, 2022.

Two weeks later, I’m teaming up with the North Vancouver District Public Library and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter for the following free, all-ages event.

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