Shelly Rivoli, author of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California with her family and creating maps for each hike.

We discuss the importance of traveling with children, some must-visit parks in Southern California, and what to expect when exploring them. Tune in to get tips on outdoor gear, traveling, and what to pack for a hike with kids. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion about the book and the inspiration readers can get from it."

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED

1.  What inspired Shelly to create her book, "Hiking with Kids, Southern California"?
2.  How did Shelly gather all the information and take pictures for her book during these hikes?  
3.  Which of the Five National Parks in CA does Shelly recommend for families embarking on their first adventure with kids?
4.  What are Shelly's top 5-10 recommendations you should always pack for travel with the family?

MEDIA

Anza-Borrego's Best Hikes for Kids - my story with spring desert photos and loads of tips - https://familytravel411.com/anza-borrego-best-hikes-kids/

Good Housekeeping - I'm quoted with a June hiking recommendation in #8 (+ photo of my kids) - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/g43633877/best-places-to-travel-in-june/

AHA MOMENT

There is nothing better than when you hear directly from readers who tell you exactly in specific ways how your book- or your blog- has helped them in their journeys, especially when that's the hope that kept you slogging through the book project.

Insight2go

Real life and growth begin at the edge of your comfort zone. It's essential to try and do something once a week beyond our comfort zones to keep learning, taking risks, and growing -- and ensuring we're not just living our lives on autopilot!

LEARN MORE

Click here to pick up your copy of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families (Falcon Guides)

Click here to learn more about Shelly’s work at Family Travel 411 or on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram

Click here to visit the Travel With Baby website, or pick up your copy of the Travels with Baby guidebook (now in its 2nd edition) and Take-Along Travels with Baby companion guide.

Next Steps

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.

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