Day Hiking Trails: EcoParent interviews 'Hikes' author

Monday, June 25, 2012

EcoParent interviews 'Hikes' author

An interview of me about my book “Hikes with Tykes” that appeared in the debut issue of EcoParent magazine is now online. Among the topics discussed are what is meant by the chapter title “Attitude Adjustment,” red flags when choosing a trail kids can hike, and some useful tips culled from the book. EcoParent is a Canadian print magazine catering to eco-aspiring and eco-savvy parents.

Read more about day hiking with children in my guidebook Hikes with Tykes.

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.