Books with author Marjorie Leggitt

In the seventh book in the Adventures with the Parkers series, the family heads to Colorado to visit the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. When the snow clears, the park’s many famous sites are on display: Trail Ridge Road, spectacular wildflowers, elk, waterfalls, and unique alpine tundra. The family’s big adventure? A hike up Longs Peak, a Colorado “fourteener.” But afternoon storms pelt the family during their training hikes, and they begin to question the wisdom of a nighttime summit ascent.Mike Graf, a national park fanatic, is an instructor at Chico State University and a local weatherman.

In the eighth book in the Adventures with the Parkers series, the Parkers visit Glacier National Park in Montana. As they enjoy the waterfalls and uniquely sculpted mountains while the park’s glaciers glimmer above them, the Parkers learn that because of global warming, the glaciers may not last much longer. During their family hikes they encounter a lot of wildlife, including moose, mountain goats, and grizzly bears, but the smoke and flames of summer fires may thwart their vacation plans. Will Dad be able to bike over Going-to-the-Sun Road in celebration of his fortieth birthday?

Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All books have been vetted and approved by park officials and park associations. Each book includes color illustrations and photographs.

In the seventh book in the Adventures with the Parkers series, the family heads to Colorado to visit the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. When the snow clears, the park’s many famous sites are on display: Trail Ridge Road, spectacular wildflowers, elk, waterfalls, and unique alpine tundra. The family’s big adventure? A hike up Longs Peak, a Colorado “fourteener.” But afternoon storms pelt the family during their training hikes, and they begin to question the wisdom of a nighttime summit ascent.Mike Graf, a national park fanatic, is an instructor at Chico State University and a local weatherman.

Yosemite: Harrowing Ascent of Half Dome is the third book in the exciting Adventures with the Parkers series for kids. In each book the intrepid family of four, twins James and Morgan and their mom and dad, explore a popular national park, facing injuries, the elements, and run-ins with wildlife along the way. Adventures with the Parkers combines great adventure stories with interesting facts about nature, outdoor safety, travel, and much more. Summer vacation has never been this fun!