Where ‘Hikes with Tykes: A Practical Guide’s’ pictures were taken

Cover photo for "Hikes with Tykes".

Q: Where were the pictures in your book Hikes with Tykes: A Practical Guide to Hiking with Kids taken? I’d like to hike some of those spots. –hikermom86

A: Thanks for your question, hikermom86. Most of the trails are in Southern California. They include:
g Cover: Manzanita Trail, Angeles National Forest, Calif.
g p. 8: Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark, Calif.
g p. 13: Bear River, near Colfax, Calif.
g p. 29: Mount Frazier, Los Padres National Forest, Calif.
g p. 35: Sam Houston National Forest, Texas
g p. 44: Red Rock Canyon State Park, Calif.
g p. 53: Mount Pacifico, Angeles National Forest, Calif.
g p. 72: Sierra Pelona range, Angeles National Forest, Calif. (map)
g p. 81: Mill Creek Picnic Area, Angeles National Forest, Calif.
g p. 113: Lightning Ridge Nature Trail, Angeles National Forest, Calif.
g p. 129: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, Calif.
g p. 145: Red Hill Park, Salton Sea, Calif.
g p. 164: Saddleback Butte State Park, Calif.
g p. 203: Mount Pacifico, Angeles National Forest, Calif.
g p. 219: Yosemite National Park, Calif.
g Back cover: Vetter Mountain Lookout Tower, Angeles National Forest, Calif.

The cover for the sequel, Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities, was taken at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park.

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