Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scavenger Hike Adventures and Mountain Journal [Spiral-bound]

Kat LaFevre (Author), John LaFevre (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Scavenger Hike Adventures is a Fun, Challenging and Exciting interactive way to hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. TURNS A HIKE INTO AN ADVENTURE!!!Follow clues on 14 EASY, MODERATE and EXTREME hikes to find over 200 hidden natural and historic treasures. Two hikes are wheelchair and stroller accessible (one of them leads to an 85 foot waterfall) and the most challenging Scavenger Hike Adventure is a 10-mile trek to the top of Mt. LeConte (6593 El.!!!)Find: ...a steam engine that rolled off a mountain over 80 years ago...a tree that was ripped apart by a bear (see claw marks)...hidden waterfall views...a rusted Model T deep in the forest...a 120 year-old cabin to explore inside...a 1,000 foot sheer cliff drop---over 200 hidden treasures!!! Challenging and fun for all levels of hikers. Earn points for each treasure found and be officially certified as a CITY SLICKER, PIONEER SCOUT or FRONTIER EXPLORER. Certificates of Achievement are included at the end of each hike. It is like having a Cherokee Indian, Pioneer Settler and Mountain Guide hiking along with you!!! The book also includes a journal section at the back of the book to record and log your vacation and mountain experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a treasured keepsake of a special day of family fun in the Great Smoky Mountains." -- Kids Life Magazine, October 2004

"...an interactive journey where the plants, trees, rocks and historic relcs reveal their secrets and stories to you!" -- Joe Guenther, Owner Day Hiker Outfitter Stores

"...guided discovery" -- Knoxville News Sentinal, Summer 2004

"...one of a kind book designed for all levels of hikers." -- Mountain Press, June 23, 2004

"Box Up A Book"

(authors) "... provide clues that help readers discover little-known parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. -- Southern Living Magazine, November 2004

Southern Living Magazine, November 2004

"I have already done 3 Scavenger Hike Adventures! It was a blast!" -- Tim Gordon, Owner Jellystone Campground and Resort

"This book has been needed for a long time!" -- Smoky Mountains National Park Ranger for over 30 years

"This book has been needed for a long time."

Smoky Mountains National Park Ranger -- Ellen Ogle, National Park Ranger

Feature Article titled, "Clues Make Scavenger Hike Book Worth the Trip." -- Smoky Mountain Herald, summer 2004

From the Publisher

The book was formally reviewed and approved by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is endorsed by the Great Smoky Mountains Association. "Big Fun For Kids and Adults." This is the only interactive hiking guide ever written for the Smoky Mountains.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 154 pages
• Publisher: LeConte Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974419419
• ISBN-13: 978-0974419411
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Like having your own personal trail guide!, August 31, 2005

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Layni Perry (Fairfield, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scavenger Hike Adventures and Mountain Journal (Spiral-bound)

Slow down the pace of modern life and turn to the world of adventures & scavenger hunting with "Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scavenger Hike Adventures and Mountain Journal". This book was so much fun for our family; finding things we would never have known to look for or might not have noticed, hiking trails we might not have taken. Clear & concise; allowing the hiker to know what they were in for & how much time to allow for. It really gave us something to do/look for between each marker on the trail...making the trail so much more enjoyable. Witty & clever, even adults will enjoy going on these adventures!

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!!!!, April 20, 2009

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Sandra Maleitzke "Celticsprite" (Pompeii, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scavenger Hike Adventures and Mountain Journal (Spiral-bound)

I purchased this book at the last minute before vacationing in the Smokey Mountains - LOVE IT! We were able to show our kids items on the hike that either we would not have known what we were looking at - or we would not have noticed without this book!!

The trails are generally pretty well marked - but if you have a chance to talk to a park ranger before going on some of the extreme hikes ask what landmarks may have changed or you may spend more time hiking in the wrong direction than you want to! LOL - our six mile hike day turned into a 13 mile hike day!

Overall a great experience and I would recommend this book to hikers of any age/experience level who want to offer themselves and/or their kids more than just a pretty view!