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By Hugh Minor
Rhody Reads
Six books to leaf through for adventures in the Ocean State Sure, Rhode Islanders love lying on the beach all summer long but the fall is a wonderful time to explore the hidden parts of our state. With cooler temperatures and radiant foliage, you can get out to see your favorite places or visit somewhere you’ve never been before. Check out these six book recommendations to help guide you and your family on your adventure! The quintessential guide to hiking in the Ocean State remains Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island, by the late columnist Ken Weber. Originally published in 1986, the book has been updated (and retitled) more recently as Weekend Walks in Rhode Island. Weber presents 40 trails, each with its own detailed map, including highlights of the historical and natural significance of the path. You and the little ones can expand your journeys outside of Rhode Island with Wendy Gorton’s 50 Hikes with Kids: New England. Think of it as a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book for trail lovers. Hikes come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate shorter legs but they’re all intended to encourage a love of nature and the great outdoors. Gorton also makes recommendations by season so you’ll find the perfect locale for any time of year. But before kids start exploring the outdoors – or for an indoor rainy day activity – check out Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter by Barrington native Jamie Michalak. The children’s book, illustrated by Kelly Murphy of Providence and RISD, follows intrepid explorer (and mouse) Dakota on an adventure seeking out artifacts in Mousehole Museum. There’s so much to see and discover that your kids will find something new every time they pick it up– a fun way to help them learn to investigate the world around them.
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SORhodeIsland.com • October 2021
READ THIS! For an exclusive interview with Jamie Michalak and Kelly Murphy about creating Dakota Crumb visit ProvidenceOnline.com
