Hiking with Kids

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Hiking with Kids

• Randy Miller
• Central Michigan University

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June 5th, National Trails Day

• Hiking is a great vacation activity
• Hiking can be healthy and inexpensive
• Hiking should be fun for the whole family

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Safety

• When hiking, safety comes first
• Dress in bright colors that wont blend with the
  landscape
  
• If lost, stay where you are

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Eastern Mountain Sport

• Eastern Mountain Sport (EMS) has a program called
  Stay Put, Stay Dry
  
• EMS sends speakers to nonprofit groups, such as
  schools
  

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Eastern Mountain Sport

• EMS provides training sessions that children can
  attend
  
• To contact EMS go to www.ems.com or call
  888-463-6367
  

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Family Safe Trails

• Ohio and Erie Canal Trail, Ohio
• Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail, Illinois
• Great Allegheny Trail, Pennsylvania