Outdoors With Kids New York City

Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you can't teach your kids an appreciation of the great outdoors! Outdoors with Kids: New York City: 100 Fun Places to Explore In and Around the City, by Cheryl and William de Jong Lambert, will lead you to close to home places to hike, bike, paddle, swim, or just run around. . Includes 100 family friendly outdoor destinations near NYC. Icons for each destination tell you whether its good for swimming, camping, or biking. Offers trip planning tips, safety advice, and recommendations for keeping kids engaged and excited about being outdoors. Includes both GPS coordinates and public transport directions to make getting there a breeze. Icons let you know which destinations are stroller or dog friendly, which parks require an entrance fee, and for which age group the destination is best suited. The 10 Best lists show you at a glance which urban hikes lead to parks, which areas are the most historical, which areas were industrial lands reclaimed for parks, and which areas are favorites of the authors children. The At a Glance Trip Planner shows you the most important details at once so you can plan a trip effortlessly. Each location includes a Plan B in case the weather or your child decides not to cooperate with your original plans. Detailed maps for each location show you the important things like restrooms, parking lots, and destination highlights. 2012, first edition, 255 pages. Paperback, 9 x 6 x 0.6 in.