The Explorers’ Trail

“The Explorers’ Trail,” made for kids ages 7 to 10, turns your backyard, a park, or your house into an expedition ground in the style of the great explorers of the world. Five stops spread along the course, such as a compass to line up, a travel journal to complete, and a flag to plant, lead the kids from one point to the next until they reach the final base camp. Each stop teaches a real little exploring skill: reading a direction, noticing a detail of the terrain, moving carefully from one landmark to the next. It is a clue trail made for moving, observing, and making progress like a real exploring team, without ever going in circles: every stop points clearly to the next. The book includes the stop cards, an explorer’s journal to fill in, and a guide for the grown-up who goes along with the group. It is perfect for a birthday party, a field trip, or a vacation afternoon, ending at a base camp that rewards the whole team. Five stops set the pace of the course, each simple enough to follow without ever getting lost along the way. The guide also offers options for different play areas and a shorter version that suits the youngest groups.