Outdoors with Kids Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

Written with families in mind, this new guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club features the 75 best kid-sized hiking, paddling, biking, camping, swimming, and other adventures in the White Mountains, Green Mountains, and Northern and coastal Maine, as well as closer-to-home adventures near urban areas. Preparing for outings will be a breeze thanks to planning tips and tricks and options for making days longer or shorter—based on kids' age and ability. Each trip includes a map or photograph, driving directions, information on fees, nearby facilities, and more. This book is a must-have for local residents and visitors alike.


ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ethan Hipple is the Director of Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation. He lives in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, with his wife and children. 

Yemaya St. Clair is co-author, with her husband, Lucus, of the AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping. They live in Portland, Maine, with their children. 



PRAISE

“If you want to make sure your family gets its Vitamin N (for Nature), Outdoors with Kids is the indispensible guide to northern New England.” Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods and Chairman Emeritus of the Children & Nature Network


Praise for other Outdoors With Kids Books

Outdoors with Kids New York City: "A marvelous resource for the families living in or visiting New York. Every city should have a guide like this." —Richard Louv, author, The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods 

Outdoors with Kids Boston: "This is an extraordinarily extensive, easy-to-use, eye-opening guide to every outdoor family activity one could imagine in and around Boston. [Kim] Foley MacKinnon has done the work—all we have to do is have the fun!" —Joyce Kulhawik, Emmy Award-winning arts and entertainment critic 

Outdoors with Kids Philadelphia: "This is a great resource for families eager to spend quality time with their kids in nature. I've lived in Philadelphia for 20 years, but many of the destinations profiled were new to me. The information provided makes planning a visit a breeze." —Meg Wise, Executive Director, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse