'Hikes' author's hiking books now on sale in Stillwater, Minn.

Three of my hiking books are now available for purchase at Valley Bookseller in downtown Stillwater, Minn. Valley Bookseller is an independently owned and frequently hosts authors for book readings and signings. My three hiking books stocked there are: Hikes with Tykes: A Practical Guide to Day Hiking with Kids; Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities; and my recently released Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northwest Wisconsin. Valley Bookseller is located at 217 Main St N.

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

Updated edition of ‘Hikes with Tykes’ released in paperback, ebook

A new edition of my book Hikes with Tykes: A Practical Guide to Day Hiking with Kids was released this past week in paperback and on Kindle. Both versions update some of the tips and advice made in the July 2011 edition while the ebook includes working website links and a table of contents hyperlinked to sections in the book. Comprehensive and conversational, this book combines hiking parents’ experiences, step-by-step how-to’s, and practical guidelines to help you plan the perfect day hike with your children. The updated version of the book can be purchased online.

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

Family Adventures blog gives thumbs up to ‘Hikes: Games' volume

Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies gave my latest Hikes with Tykes guidebook, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities a glowing review on Friday. “…I can not recommend enough that a copy of this small resource guide make its way under your Christmas tree this year,” the blog’s reviewer wrote. "I put stars beside the games and activities that I thought would work in our family. Now, when I want something fresh for a hike, cross country ski trip, snowshoeing adventure, or simple outdoor play date, I just have to grab Rob’s book and browse through it until one of the activities I highlighted, jumps out at me. ...If you have school-aged kids, you’ll find tons of amazing ideas for that age group in Rob’s book.” The blog Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies is written by Tanya Koob, the mother of a preschool boy from Calgary, whose family is active in the outdoors. My Hikes with Tykes books are available for sale in paperback or on Kindle at Amazon.com.

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

'Hikes with Tykes' guidebooks now on sale at Volume One store

Both editions of my Hikes with Tykes guidebooks are now on sale at the Volume One store in downtown Eau Claire. Volume One, the premier news guide to entertainment and the arts in the Chippewa Valley, boasts an art gallery and store that sells all things “Eau Claire”; it is located at 205 N. Dewey St. Previously, the books have only been available by ordering them online. As a side note, my latest non-hiking book, Love Letters to Sophie's Mom, also is available at the store. Volume One carries a large collection of other Chippewa Valley writers’ books as well.

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