An Outdoor Family Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park 2nd Edition - Softcover

Evans, Lisa Gollin; Thurman, Paula

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9780898865462: An Outdoor Family Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park 2nd Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898865468 ISBN 13: 9780898865462

Publisher: Mountaineers Books, 1998

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Comprehensive guides to family-friendly outings.

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Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park offers an unparalleled playpen for parents and their kids. But in order to enjoy this spectacular area to the fullest, parents should know how and where to recreate with their children. The Outdoor Family Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park provides both practical advice and trip destinations--with ample consideration for little kids' needs and their parents' sanity. From the get-go, the author lays down the ground rules for successfully enjoying the outdoors with children in tow: "your wilderness experience is going to be radically changed ... traveling with children limits the scope of your activities, requires substantial planning for each outing, and demands a significant outlay of parental energy to ensure that your children's needs are satisfied." To this end, the guide offers hiking tips ("dehydration causes crankiness in children"), how-tos for enjoying the park safely (for instance, what to do in a thunderstorm), and a listing of special gear requirements. In addition, an overview chapter lists visitor centers and museums, and provides specific information on how to do all those things kids love--exploring, horseback riding, rafting, and biking--within the park. The rest of the book is devoted to trails, with hiking descriptions and at-a-glance details (difficulty, distance, usage, and elevation gain) to help you discern which trails are appropriate for you and your young trekkers. With this guidebook in hand, you'll also be able to dazzle your children by pointing out the flora and fauna, as well as local historical landmarks and facts. Detailed maps are also included. With a little courage, and plenty of sunscreen, sensibility, and snacks, both parents and their children can expect a wonderful wilderness adventure in the Colorado Rockies.

About the Author:

Evans is an avid sea kayaker and author of four wilderness guidebooks and a children's book. She practices environmental law in the Boston area.

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