* Guidebook to 85 hikes in New Jersey chosen for kid appeal * Short, fun hikes between 1 to 8 miles, clearly rated easy to difficult * Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natural world From the northern highlands of New Jersey to the beaches and pine barrens in the south, this popular guidebook is written from a child's eye view (but always emphasizes safety). Kids can check out an accessible beaver colony along the trail at Heddon Park; scamper over huge boulders while overlooking the Hudson River; or look for ersatz diamonds on a Cape May Beach. Trail descriptions in Best Hikes with Children in New Jersey highlight points of interest, opportunities for learning about nature on the trail, best places to camp or fish, and more. Back in the day, you loved hiking, but lately the only communing with nature you do is during play dates in the park. Get back to the woods with your kids (and pry them away from SpongeBob for a while) with the Best Hikes with Children series. ― Real Simple Anyone looking for a way to entertain children outside once the weather warms up should scan through this book. ― Trentonian A thorough guide. ― Newark Star-Ledger Take a hike has taken on a new meaning, thanks to writer/photographer Arline Zatz. ― Asbury Park Press There are plenty of places to hike with children in the Garden State. Luckily for parents, finding just where to go is easy, thanks to the newly revised Best Hikes with Children in New Jersey. ― Union County Family Arlene Zatz is a longtime New Jersey resident. Her writing and photography has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Asbury Park Press, the Newark Star-Ledger, and the New York Daily News. BEST HIKES W/ KIDS: NJ