Big fun for little feet-discover the best hikes for kids in the Garden State

*85 hikes chosen for kid appeal (15 trails new to this fully revised edition) *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 guide 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 highlight points of interest, opportunities for learning about nature on the trail, best places to camp or fish, and more....

Arline Zatz has added five brand-new tours to this new edition of her well-established guidebook, as well as bringing up-to-date all of its old favorite rides. One of New Jersey's most prolific and honored travel writers, Arline Zatz knows what's appealing to touring bicyclists--and exactly where in the state they can find it. These 30 tours lead you past the state's most intriguing and most beautiful spots. The author's commentary along the way tells you everything you need to know about the sights you'll see and the road conditions along the way. The five tours new to this edition include trips past an herb farm; around Merrill Creek Reservoir; along the pounding surf of the Atlantic coast; and among an array of colorful public gardens....

With a sense of humour and a talent for discovering fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, Arline Zatz introduces each place, then adds detailed information on its location, admission, hours and on other nearby attractions. Those wanting to take a weekend trip will find an appendix listing overnight accommodations and campgrounds. This guide features more than 100 of New Jersey's most interesting places, including: the best places to go hiking, bird-watching, crabbing, scuba diving, and paddling; artisans to visit and learn about glass-blowing, blacksmithing, shoemaking, weaving and other crafts; woodland trails, rose gardens and cranberry bogs; and a working, wind-powered Dutch grist mill, a tiny hamlet preserved as it was in colonial days, a reconstructed Indian village and a mineral quarry....