Hiking vacations by the hundreds can be found at Family Adventure Magazine at http://famtrav.com/data/results-specAct.html?cart=1084792601338740&date=05/17/2004&ipaddress=024.161.098.055&specactivity=hiking&startat=1

Hiking vacations can be found throughout the U.S. and the world. I would like to mention a few incredible hiking vacations: Bryce and Zion Canyons, as well as the Canadian Rockies, offer numerous hiking opportunities for family vacations. You can read about these active family vacations in Dan Austin's articles,written for Family Adventure Magazine at http://www.famtrav.com/articles/bryce.html and at http://www.famtrav.com/articles/rockies.html

One variation on hiking is using llamas. Pam Barnes Murphy in her article,"Llama Tales Fron Alaskan Trails," written for Family Adventure Magazine, talks about the hiking experience with llamas. Pam says, "These personable animals are wonderful walking backpacks. They make a backpacking journey easier, and the campsite more comfortable, while having very little impact in fragile backcountry areas because of their soft, padded feet, and the way they lightly browse and graze on local vegetation." Pam's article can be seen at http://www.famtrav.com/articles/llamas.html Check it out!

For those families interested in trekking outside the U.S., Peru offers,a unique journey. Brian Morgan, in his article, " Peru, Land Of Adventure" describes this incredible trip. Brian's article can be found at http://www.famtrav.com/articles/peru.html

Family adventure as part of your next family trip creates a wonderful experience for all. Ken Streater in his article, "The Family That Adventures Together..." explains what happens on a family adventure vacation. Streater states that "over the years, people from all walks of life have listed hundreds of reasons why they enjoyed their adventure travel vacation more than other types of vacations-- exploring a wild and natural place, participating in challenging and rewarding activities, having fun with friends and family while escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and just enjoying floating down a quiet river and not having to worry about what to do next. There is often something meaningful, and at times even unnoticed, that takes place on adventure trips, particularly among families. It seems that all of the benefits listed above combine to help bring families together, in ways that may not be possible on traditional vacations." Read Ken's article at: http://www.famtrav.com/articles/together.html To find out more about hiking trips go to "Howie's Bookshelf" at: http://famtrav.com/bookshelf.html . One book in particular that Family Adventure Magazine highly recommends is "Appalachian Adventure: From Georgia to Maine: A Spectacular Journey on the Great American Trail." There are many hiking adventures along the Appalachian Trail. Check it out at Howie's bookshelf.

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