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After working as an ER nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner in Memphis and San Francisco, Melanie met her husband Chris at the Grand Canyon where he worked as a National Park Service Ranger. They traveled and worked in several National Parks across the country including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Glen Canyon, Indiana Dunes, and Katmai in Alaska. Their sons Luke and Jackson grew up in the National Parks, and attended elementary school on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Their cat Scissors was their constant companion. Melanie enjoys hiking, traveling, backpacking, and experiencing other activities available in the national parks. This is her first children's book.
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We Did It!
Our Grand Canyon Adventure
by Melanie Pergiel

Overview


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.
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Description


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.
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Overview


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.

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Description


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.

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Book details

Genre:TRAVEL

Subgenre:United States / West / Mountain

Language:English

Pages:28

Paperback ISBN:9780578923208


Overview


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.

Read more

Description


This is the true story of two brothers, 8 year old Luke and 6 year old Jackson, on their first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon. Along with their parents, they experienced the Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens, Phantom Ranch, the Colorado River, and the South Kaibab Trail. They encountered bighorn sheep, pictographs, pack mules, scorpions and hikers from all over the world. Hiking the canyon presented a few unique circumstances and lessons. Preschool and younger elementary school children would enjoy this book.

Read more

About the author


After working as an ER nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner in Memphis and San Francisco, Melanie met her husband Chris at the Grand Canyon where he worked as a National Park Service Ranger. They traveled and worked in several National Parks across the country including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Glen Canyon, Indiana Dunes, and Katmai in Alaska. Their sons Luke and Jackson grew up in the National Parks, and attended elementary school on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Their cat Scissors was their constant companion. Melanie enjoys hiking, traveling, backpacking, and experiencing other activities available in the national parks. This is her first children's book.

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