Susan Elderkin


Susan Elderkin is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington,” published by Mountaineers Books. She has worked for  a  number of nonprofit environmental organizations, including the Washington Trails Association. She is a board member for Braided  River and active in her children’s schools.  She lives in Seattle with her husband, Jon Stier, and their two children. Find more of Susan’s work at her website.

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