Simple text and photographs describe the history of hiking with information on various types of hiking, basic equipment and attire, types of trails, backpacking and camping, and notable hikers and explorers.
Content Note
Introduction : getting back to nature -- History of hiking : exploring new territory -- Types of hiking : a hike for everyone! -- Basic equipment : the bare essentials -- Hiking attire : the right fit -- Beginning to hike : taking your first steps -- Types of trails : happy trails to you -- Navigation : the lay of the land -- Plants and animals : flora and fauna -- Safety in the wild : creepy, crawly, and contagious! -- Backpacking : walking further, climbing higher -- Camping : sleeping bags and s'mores -- First aid : don't get stung! -- Rules and regulations : the law of the land -- Orienteering : hiking with a twist -- The triple crown : mountain high, valley low -- Conservation : giving back -- Notable hikers and explorers : then and now -- Hiking timeline : what happened when? -- Trivia : fun hiking facts.