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FindingaHikenearHome
ome people think hiking is only aweekend activity and you
have tomakea longdrive far into themountains to finda trail.
Not true!Often you can find a place to hike near your home.
Look for trails incity,countyand stateparks,greenwaysandneighbor-
hood pathways. Often there are paths to hike along nearby streams,
pondsand lakes.Youmightbesurprisedwhata littleresearchmight find in thewayof
parksand trails.Here’swhat to look for:Awalk in theparkParks in the city and in the suburbs often have
lotsof trailsMake tracks Many thousandsofmilesofout-of-use railroad tracks
Ahead covering is vital in thehot,
dry conditionsofadeserthike.
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havebeenchanged
to finda trailnearWalk with the bird-watching sitesoftenhave trails leading to them.Go to collegeThere’soften a fitness trail, gardenornaturepathon
campus.Take thebus Sometimesyoucan ride thebus right toa trailhead.
HotWeatherHikingTipsieshaveshown that thebest temperature forhiking
55 F.Above this range, a hiker’s performance goes
temperatures rise,hikersmustadjust.
• Tim forthecooloftheday.Earlymorning isbest, lateeve-
ningsecondbest.Avoidmid-daywhen thesun isdirectlyoverhead.
• Wearahat
• Apply sunblock (minimumSPF15)onallexposed skin.
• Wear loose fitting, light-colored lightweightclothing
• Carry—anddrink—lotsofwater.
ColdWeatherHikingTips
et all the synthetic-fabric clothing you have and get ready to
dosomeserious layering.Wearheavysocksandweatherproof
boots
• Get the latestweather report and adjust your tripwith regard toany stormsapproaching.
• Packwaterproofouter layersofclothing.
• Wearahat, scarforhood,glovesormittens.
• Drinkplentyof fluids
• Eat regularly,with lotsofhigh-energy snacks
• Use trekkingpoles tokeepbalanceon slippery slopes Actual Text Size
have been changed into walking paths. Check out
to find a trail near you.Walk with the animals bird-watching sites often have trails leading to them.Go to college There’s often a fitness trail, garden or nature path on
campus.Take the bus Sometimes you can ride the bus right to a trailhead.
Hot Weather Hiking Tips
Cold Weather Hiking Tips
T H E GR E AT OU T DOORS !
Put down the screen! Turn off the TV! Unplug . . . and experience the joy of THE
GREAT OUTDOORS! In each book in this series, readers will be inspired to try a new
activity that they can’t do with a smartphone. Studies show that young people spend
more time looking at a screen than enjoying outdoor adventures. Find out the gear
you should bring on a backpacking trip or how you can start flyfishing.
CHECK OUT THE EXCITEMENT OF MOUNTAIN BIKING OR THE CALMING MOOD OF NATURE
PHOTOGRAPHY. TRY OUT WATER-SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING. EXPERT AUTHORS OFFER
INSIDER TIPS FOR READERS. THIS SERIES WILL PROVIDE STARTING POINTS, EXPERT
ADVICE, AND IDEAS FOR SUCCESS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3565-2
Hardcover Set Price ...........$279.30 $209.50 (S&L)
Hardcover List Price ..............27.93 20.95 (S&L)
Multi-User eBook List Price ...35.93 26.95 (S&L)
Full color • Library bound
Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 48 pages
Grade Level: 5-7
10 VOLUME SET © 2017
Camping ............................................. -3566-9 -8311-0
Discovering Nature ..............................-3567-6 -8312-7
Fishing................................................. -3568-3 -8313-4
Hiking and Backpacking ......................-3569-0 -8314-1
Horseback Riding ................................ -3570-6 -8315-8
Hunting ............................................... -3571-3 -8316-5
Mountain Biking .................................. -3572-0 -8317-2
Snow Sports ........................................-3573-7 -8318-9
Survival Skills ......................................-3574-4 -8319-6
Water Sports ....................................... -3575-1 -8320-2
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