Take a Hike!: And Other Ways to De-Stress and Relax in Nature

A fun, science-backed guide that shows tweens how spending time outside can boost their mood, reduce stress, and help protect the planet

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or glued to a screen? Nature has a fix. Take a Hike! is a tween-friendly handbook packed with real science, practical tips, and fun outdoor activities that show kids just how powerful the natural world can be for their mind, body, and mood. From quick ways to de-stress after a tough day to bigger adventures that build confidence and connection, this book meets kids right where they are and gives them a reason to put down the phone, step outside, and discover what nature can do for them.

But this isn't just about feeling better. Take a Hike! also helps kids understand that the relationship between people and the planet goes both ways. When we take care of nature, nature takes care of us. Featuring stunning photography, expert-backed advice from an advisory board of psychologists and nature conservationists, and activities anyone can do no matter where they live, this guide empowers tweens to make time in nature a regular part of their lives for their own well-being and for the health of the planet.

Key features:

• science-backed mental health benefits explains how time in nature reduces stress, eases anxiety, boosts self-esteem, improves focus, and supports overall emotional well-being
• practical tips and fun activities filled with easy, doable ideas for getting outside and enjoying nature, whether kids live near mountains, parks, or just a backyard
• tween-friendly tone and stunning photography written for ages 8 to 12 in a voice that feels relatable, with beautiful nature photography on every page
• encourages environmental stewardship helps kids see the connection between their own well-being and the health of the planet, inspiring them to protect it
• expert-backed content developed with an advisory board of psychologists and nature conservationists to ensure the information is accurate, age-appropriate, and actionable
• created by Magination Press(R), the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation(R)--trusted leaders in children's wellness and nature education