Book 4, Question 142
Why Do Night Hikers Stay Together?
Staying together is how you get the story home. A group shares lights, maps, and the job of watching. Teamwork is a science tool, and detectives do not wander off alone.
From the book
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More fun facts
- On a group hike, stay with the group and do not wander off, even if something looks interesting.
- Put the slowest hiker near the front to keep the group together.
- Hiking with other people and making some noise helps keep both you and wild animals safe.
- Before a hike, make a trip plan that says where you are going, when you will be back and who is coming.
- Always bring a headlamp or flashlight for emergencies, but use it only when you need it.
- Bring warm clothes and layers for the night.
Sources: National Park Service, National Park Service, National Park Service
Questions kids ask
Why does the slowest hiker go near the front?
It helps keep the whole group together, so nobody gets left behind in the dark.