Southern California has a lot to offer-from surf and slopes to dry desert-so it's no surprise that it's one of the top outdoor tourist destinations in the country. It sees several hundred million people (yes, you read that right) traverse its land each year, and many are there specifically seeking outdoor adventure. And, with families spearheading the need to get outdoors with their little ones (just say no to excessive screen time!), there are places a-plenty for exploring with littles of all ages. Whether you live here or are simply traveling through, Hiking with Kids Southern California offers up new and exciting adventures for parents and their elementary school-age kids alike. Organized around location, for ease of knocking out all of those "bucket list" places, the book features 50 easily accessible day hike locations, with each hike featuring a color photo and a map. As is standard with FalconGuides, all the basic information-from trailhead GPS to best times to go to fees and contacts-will be there, along with trail descriptions geared directly for the kids. The book's handy "Best Hikes For" chart in the beginning will identify the best hikes for water features, historic geographic features, views, cool flora/fauna, and more. Hiking with Kids Southern California will keep its young participants engaged with tips on cool scavenger hunts; how to identify various animals, bird calls, and more; fun facts about the history of the land; and more.
Jennifer Fontaine is a Hollywood veteran-turned-outdoor-advocate. Following a successful career in movies-both in front of and behind the camera-Jennifer started MommyHiker.com in 2012 following the birth of her daughter. An increasingly popular Southern California family travel and adventure portal, the success of MommyHiker.com led to the birth of Outdoor Families Magazine in 2015 (OutdoorFamiliesOnline.com). Quick stats: *47,000 monthly unique visitors *78,000 monthly page views *5,000 email subscribers *11,000+ Facebook followers, 14,000 Instagram followers This has become a global resource for multigenerational travel and outdoor sports-related activities meant to inspire a connection to and stewardship of the natural world. Jennifer also writes regularly for several publications, including Parents.com and Examiner.com. She has previously partnered with Toms Shoes and Teton Sports and has participated in talks at Outdoor Retailer.
