Tag Archives: Hiking with Children

In Search of Pirate Treasure

Posted on May 10, 2013 by John Boyd

Almost everybody I know has walked a beach while looking down for treasure. Some people treasure shells, others sea-glass and a unique group even searches for cod stoppers, those marbles used to seal carbonated beverages before crown caps were invented. … Continue reading →

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The Hike at Judith’s Hill

Posted on October 13, 2012 by John Boyd

I started hiking on Judith’s Hill almost as soon as I purchased my house in 2000. The whole family would join me on these hikes and our prime purpose was recreational during family vacations.  The principle attraction to this barren … Continue reading →

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Sugarloaf Hill, Goat Hills and St. Croix’s East End Park System.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by John Boyd

The only thing rarer than meeting other hikers in this area of St. Croix is getting rain on a hike. This rugged area is generally avoided by most visitors and locals except for a quick ride up the hill to … Continue reading →

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Hiking with Children – A Million Dollar View!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by John Boyd

My grandchildren are capable of some pretty incredible hikes with prior planning and their effort at Goat Hill was spectacular, but that is another story. On Sunday July 17, I decided to see what kind of shape they were in … Continue reading →

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Hiking with Children – Ham’s Bluff

Posted on July 25, 2011 by John Boyd

Our trip to Frederiksted began with a stop at the Playground in town across from the Fort. My granddaughters love all of the equipment and search for the best in each park. In this case the incredible swings won. Both … Continue reading →

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