Hiking books now on sale at Annz Books on Chetek, Wis.

Annz Boutique & Books in Chetek, Wis., is carrying two of my hiking books, Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northwest Wisconsin and Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities. My most recent of the three books, Headin’ to the Cabin describes more than a 100 day hiking trails in Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Washburn counties, including more than two dozen in the Chetek-Cameron-Rice Lake area. Annz Boutique & Books is an independently owned store located at in downtown Chetek.

Read more about family friendly day hiking trails in my Headin' to the Cabin guidebooks.

'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: Games and Activities’ released

An updated version of my book Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities was released this past week in paperback and on Kindle. Both versions contain additional games and activities from the July 2012 edition while the ebook includes working website links and a table of contents hyperlinked to sections in the book. Listing more than 100 diversions, “Games and Activities” provides anyone taking kids on a day hike with loads of tried and true amusements to keep children from getting unruly or bored. The updated version of the book can be purchased online.

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

Women’s Adventure magazine runs article about 'Hikes: Games'

Women’s Adventure Magazine featured my book Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities in its latest edition. Of the book, the article said, “If you have school-aged kids, you’ll find tons of amazing ideas for that age group in Rob’s book...Remember, it will be summer again before we know it! Grab the book now, read through it over the next few months, and you’ll be ready to hit the trails as soon as the snow melts with fresh vigor, energy – AND new games!” Based in Boulder, Colo., Women’s Adventure is the only sports, travel, fitness and lifestyle magazine published specifically for active women. Listing more than 100 diversions, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities provides anyone taking kids on a day hike with loads of tried and true amusements to keep children from getting unruly or bored. The book can be ordered online.

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

Seattle Backpackers Magazine gives ‘Hikes: Games’ thumbs up

My book Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities received a positive review Monday at Seattle Backpackers Magazine. “This great little guide contains enough ideas to engage even the most stoic, couch-loving tween,” wrote Erika Klimecky, editor of SBM and a book about her trek through Nepal. “All in all, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities is a great resource for parents who need a little (or a lot) of help encouraging their kids on the trail.” Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities can be purchased online or at independent bookstores in Minneapolis and the Wisconsin communities of Eau Claire, Menomonie and Hudson.

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: Games and Activities' now available on Kindle!

The second book in my Hikes with Tykes series, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities, is now for sale on Kindle. Listing more than 110 diversions – and the ebook version contains several more games and activities than the paperback released this summer – Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities provides anyone taking kids on a day hike with loads of tried and true amusements to keep children from getting unruly or bored. Topics include: activities to get kids excited about a day hike; crafts in which kids make their own hiking gear; recipes for healthy snacks on the trail; games that will help kids better understand and appreciate nature; and post-hike activities to keep kids excited about the sport. Culled from the experiences of fellow outdoor-minded parents, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities is the most comprehensive collection of diversions available, with something for every age group and childhood interest. The ebook can be purchased online.

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