The Outdoor Family Fun Guide: A Complete Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Nature Watching, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Climbing, and General Fun Book for Kids (and Their Parents) [Paperback]

Michael Hodgson (Author), Nicole Hodgson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

You can share your favorite outdoor recreations with your children, no matter what their age. Michael Hodgson and his 14-year-old daughter, Nikki, veterans of many such adventures, tell you how you can adapt your outdoor sports and trips to make them fun and safe for your kids, too. Learn how to
-- Pick the right equipment
-- Plan that camping trip
-- Survive the wilderness
-- Introduce your kids to outdoor sports

Includes a "shopping list" of ultimate adventures, from rafting to cattle drives.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Kudos for the first edition of The Outdoor Family Fun Guide, winner of the 1993 Outdoor Writers Association Book of the Year Award: "A fine overview, especially good for reminding adults of the pleasures of seeing the world through children's eyes."--Library Journal. "This handy little book is an excellent parental guide for family outdoor activities with children."--Michigan Out-of-Doors. "Packed with practical outdoor skills...Clearly written and easy to follow."--Outdoor Family. "Engaging and authoritative."--Booklist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070291845
• ISBN-13: 978-0070291843
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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