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Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming,) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. 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It features \u003cb\u003egripping outdoor activities\u003c\/b\u003e, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location – the very best the USA has to offer budding young adventurers! Each adventure is illustrated with a beautiful, poster-worthy image, with \u003cb\u003epull-out facts about how the adventure activity is accomplished\u003c\/b\u003e, and key information about the area’s natural and cultural highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Activities range from the high-octane, such as wind surfing the Gulf Coast in Texas or canyoneering in Utah, to the magical and inspiring, such as soaking in natural hot springs in Idaho, stargazing from a train in Nevada, and witnessing the synchronous firefly displays in Tennessee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWonder at the beauty as you:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Walk on an active glacier in Alaska \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Climb the highest peak in the Northeast in New Hampshire \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Horseback ride through ancient canyons with a Navajo guide in Arizona \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Surf the iconic Venice Beach in California \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities \u003cb\u003eabout the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers, and other plants to nibble on? 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