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    Alt is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). His adventures have been featured on ESPN, Hallmark Channel, the AP, CNN-Radio, Good Day USA, NPR and more. Alt’s books have been reviewed in Library Journal, Chicago Sun Times and other leading review sources. Alt’s books combined have received eight book awards. In addition to walking the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, he also walked the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife and trekked across a 50-mile path of Ireland with his wife, young daughter, and extended family. His son was taken on his first hike at 8 weeks of age. Alt and his wife have made it their mission to share all the greatness of the outdoors with their children.

    Jeff's Hiking Adventures and Experiences

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    Get Your Kids Hiking

    An award-winning camping and hiking guide for the whole family (infant through adult). Loaded with tips, gear, how to techniques and more…

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    Four Boots One Journey

    An award-winning, couple’s, John Muir Trail adventure filled with inspiration and entertaining stories…

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    A Walk For Sunshine

    An award-winning, Appalachian Trail, adventure story that will fill you with inspiration to go after your dreams…

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    A National Park Book Series
    The Adventures of Bubba Jones®

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    Time Traveling Through the Great Smoky Mountains

    Book 1 – Tommy “Bubba Jones” and his sister Jenny “Hug-a-Bug” learn more about the Great Smoky Mountain…

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    Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park

    Book 2 – Bubba Jones, and his sister Hug-a-Bug, embark on a Shenandoah National Park adventure…

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    Time Traveling Through Acadia National Park

    Book 3 – Bubba Jones, and his sister Hug-a-Bug, are in Acadia National Park in a race against time…

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    Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park

    Book 4 – Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park…

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    Time Travel Through Yellowstone National Park

    Book 5 – Bubba Jones, and his sister Hug-a-Bug, uncover amazing facts about Yellowstone National Park while on a mission to solve a park mystery…

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