I’m planning on fully taking advantage of our summer and will be doing some hiking and exploring regional parks and trails in Southern California. A friend let me know about REI’s Passport to Adventure and I thought it would be a good deal to pass on.
Designed for kids aged 5-12, it’s a fun way to connect them to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship.
Here’s How It Works!
1. Start with an Adventure Journal, where kids can document their hikes, bike rides and other fun times. Pick up a journal in any REI store. You can print one only but the ones at the store are way way better! They come with stickers and other little goodies.
2. Use REI’s handy interactive map to find local family-friendly hikes and bike rides. Lists are also available at your REI store.
3. Earn a prize! After your kiddos finish one outdoor activity, send in the tear-off postcard from the journal or fill out the online form to get a certificate of completion and a special prize—binoculars or a whistle that turn into other cool tools including a compass, magnifying glass and more!
It’s a great little incentive to get the kiddos excited about upcoming summer adventures. To learn more about the Passport to Adventure- head on over to their website
We did this and they don't have maps at the store. Only ones that you can buy that are $6 each for individual trails. I did get a book from Borders that is called "Best easy Day Hikes" Orange Co. And it has all the local hikes 6 miles and under. It was only $6.95. we have filled out our cards and are mailing them in tomorrow so Ill let you know what we get.