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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My new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids, is out!

Available in paperback and ebook

After three years in the making, my new hiking guidebook is here!

It’s publication day for Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia. That means it’s now available at bookstores everywherelocal and online.

Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids describes 55 fun trails near Vancouver, B.C., including several across the border in Washington (check out the table of contents). If you already have my 105 Hikes and Destination Hikes books, these are different hikes!

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Book launch: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids @ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (May 15)

Book launch: Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia

You’re invited to my hiking book launch!

On May 15, take a hike to Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for the launch of my new book, Best Hikes and Nature Walks With Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia.

AdventureSmart will kick off the free event with a presentation about the Hug a Tree and Survive program, which helps kids stay safe on the trails. See you there!

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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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