Read. Explore. Connect.
Read & Hike Idaho helps families connect books, nature, and outdoor learning through Idaho trail guides, booklists, and hands-on activities.
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Mission
Read & Hike Idaho connects families, children, and communities with books, trails, and outdoor learning experiences that inspire curiosity, literacy, environmental stewardship, and a deeper sense of place.
Vision
We envision Idaho communities where families read together, explore local trails, and build lasting connections to nature, stories, and one another through meaningful outdoor literacy experiences.
Brief Project Overview
Trail Guides
Explore family-friendly Idaho trails with helpful information, book connections, activity ideas, and reflection prompts for before, during, and after your hike.
Age-Based Booklists
Find curated books for babies, young children, middle grade readers, teens, adults, and family read-alouds connected to nature, adventure, resilience, and stewardship.
Use simple, printable activities such as scavenger hunts, observation prompts, drawing pages, and nature journaling sheets to extend outdoor learning.
Age-Based Booklists
Family Reading Prompts
Support meaningful conversations with questions that help families connect stories, trail experiences, nature observations, and personal reflection.
Discover flexible program models for libraries, schools, and community groups, including family hike days, summer reading challenges, and trail-based activities.
Library Program Ideas
Featured Trails
