Our young hiking hero isn't related to Dr. Dolittle - or is he?Talking with animals is just natural to Scout, and he talks to many of them while hiking on long trails with his dad.From lost moose to stinky skunks, Scout finds many ways to help his new wild friends out of predicaments along the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota.These seven fun stories also share with the reader ways humans can minimize their impacts when venturing outdoors. This book can be used as an outdoor ethics teaching resource with its questions to think about at the end of each story. Animal facts are also included for readers that want to know more details about the wildlife presented.Featuring humorous illustrations by Dave Windett. Dave is a freelance illustrator and comics artist with clients from all parts of the globe.