Discover one of North America's great hiking adventures as it winds along the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior. Follow blue-blazed trails through ancient boreal forests, climb rocky ridges with sweeping lake views, and explore waterfalls that tumble through billion-year-old stone. Meet the wildlife that calls this landscape home, from moose and black bears to wolves, loons, beavers, and bald eagles. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of glaciers, forests, freshwater ecosystems, and the forces that shaped this remarkable wilderness. A celebration of exploration, stewardship, and connection to the outdoors, it invites readers to discover why the Superior Hiking Trail has inspired generations of adventurers.
Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.
Can You Read Nature? is designed for the entire family. From curious 5-year-olds on their first hike to grandparents rediscovering the natural world, our books enhance every natural experience. Read before you go, see ten times more when you are there.
Museum-quality illustrations, by professional artists from around the globe, make every page worth lingering over, the young attracted by the bright colors, the experienced drawn to the incredible detail in the artwork.
Books in the Junior Adventurer series are crafted for early readers and young explorers, with reading and science levels perfect for ages 5–10 and clearly marked on the cover. All other guides are written for families, hiking buddies, and nature lovers of any age, layered so that children grow into them and adults never outgrow them.
Can You Read Superior Hiking Trail?
Can You Read Superior Hiking Trail?
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Meet the artist -
Lila Tomczak
Illustrating the Superior Hiking Trail book has been such a fun way to connect the two biggest parts of who I am: an artist, and an outdoor enthusiast. Growing up I was always on my bike or rollerblades, or catching tadpoles down by the river. As an adult, I am happy to report, not much has changed!
Nature has always been my biggest source of inspiration and it shows in every project that I do. Whether it be painting a portrait or mural, weaving a basket, mending clothes, or designing a tattoo, my work is consumed by leaves, trees, sunsets, and attempts to capture the peaceful and grounded feeling I get when I spend time outside.
I chose the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) as my topic because of my personal experience and love for backpacking. I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and the SHT in 2019. I have learned so much more about the North Shore of Lake Superior since finishing this book that it makes me want to hike it again! As a WildStork artist I hope my artwork inspires people to prioritize spending time outdoors and sharing what they’ve experienced so we may all learn to be better stewards of the land.