Best Hikes With Children in the Catskills and Hudson River Valley 1588468127

More than 50 outdoor adventures for Northeast families and visitorsMore than 14,000 copies of the previous edition soldEach hike is completely updatedIncludes 12 new hikesFamilies can escape the city for a day, breathe in fresh air, and hike some of the most splendid scenery and trails around. From Catskills State Park, Bear-Mountain-Harriman State Park, Hudson Highlands, Shawangunk Mountains, Mohonk Area, Minnewaska Area, the Catskill Mountains, Southern Taconics, the Long Path, and the Appalachian Trail, there's something for everyone in this all-inclusive guidebook.Hikes detailed include shorter two- and four-mile hikes to six-plus miles and overnighters. Practical information on hiking with children--setting a realistic pace, playing games, and encouraging personal and environmental responsibility--make this a guidebook to recommend.Lewis, Cynthia C. is the author of 'Best Hikes With Children in the Catskills and Hudson River Valley 1588468127', published 2002 under ISBN 9780898867831 and ISBN 0898867835.