Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY WILDLIFE HIKES
LLAMA TREKKING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, USA
Llamas are perfect hiking companions for Yellowstone, as they’re sure-footed, at
home on mountainous terrain, and they leave virtually no impact on the park’s
fragile trails. Your kids will love their long ears and lolloping style, while you’ll be
glad of their tent-and bag-carrying capacity. Yellowstone Llamas offers a range of
family-friendly pack trips, including the three-day hike and camping along the
Slough Creek Trail, which winds through magnificent mountain scenery but isn’t too
challenging beyond its initial climb. If you’re lucky you may spot a bear or hear
wolves howling at night, and there are ample meadow-grazing opportunities for
your llamas along the way. Back at the riverside campsite, kids will enjoy playing on
the rocks around the camp and in the river, which is also a great spot for fishing.
Start/End // Slough Creek
Distance // About 9 miles (15km)
More info // www.yellowstonellamas.com
WALKING WITH ST BERNARD DOGS, MARTIGNY, SWITZERLAND
St Bernards have been the quintessential mountain rescue dog since the early 19th
century, when they guided lost travellers through the snow and mist at the Grand
St Bernard Pass in Switzerland, where they were housed at a monastery and bred
by monks. In 2005 the Barry Foundation took over the breeding of the original dogs
from the monastery. Though no longer used in rescues, you can still hear about
their fascinating history, including the story of the eponymous Barry, who saved
more than 40 people in his life, on guided walks organised by the foundation. The
90-minute walks take place in pretty woodland around Martigny along a route
that’s flat and suitable for young children, who will love holding the dogs’ leads
and giving them a good cuddle at the end of the walk.
Start/End // Barry Foundation Museum
Distance // Around 1.3 miles (2km)
More info // www.fondation-barry.ch