Day Hiking Trails: Author's blog featured at C&NN Connect

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Author's blog featured at C&NN Connect

Hikes with Tykes author Rob Bignell's article "Another good reason for kids to hike: Develop character and skills" was among Wednesday's Featured Blog Posts at C&NN Connect. The article suggests that hiking is a good way for kids to learn patience, goal setting, self-sufficiency and self-confidence, all while increasing their attention spans. C&NN Connect is run by the Children & Nature Network, which encourages children's outdoor play and connecting with nature.

Meet the Author

My name is Rob Bignell. I'm a long-time hiker, journalist and editor. My son Kieran and I have been hiking together for the past decade. Before Kieran, I taught middle school students in New Mexico and Wisconsin, served as an infantryman in the Army National Guard, and worked in newspapers. I've won several journalism awards, from editorial writing to sports reporting. In 2001, The Prescott Journal, which I served as managing editor of, was named Wisconsin’s Weekly Newspaper of the Year. Currently I own and operate an online editing business, Inventing Reality Editing Service. After spending several years in Southern California, my son and I now live in Wisconsin on the scenic Red Cedar River.