Best of Valley Quest is a collection of 70 of the BEST Upper Valley treasure hunts. If you like exploration and adventure, you will love Best of Valley Quest! Follow intriguing maps and clues to find the Upper Valley region’s secret, special places—sites like Ben Thresher’s Mill, the Esther Currier Wildlife Sanctuary, Lyme Pinnacle, and the Justin Morrill Homestead. Whether you are a visitor to the Upper Valley or a life-long resident, Valley Quest is your ticket to adventure. A day out Questing will help you discover and learn about the landscape and heritage we share

At the end of each Quest you will find—perhaps hidden in a stone wall or hollow tree—a treasure box containing a sign-in guest book and a handmade rubber stamp. Sign in and collect the impression of the stamp. Collect the impression of 20 different Quest stamps and earn a colorful Valley Quest patch.

This book is being printed on Silva Enviro paper which is guaranteed 100% post-consumer fiber. It is Ecologo certified, manufactured chlorine-free and using biogas energy by Marquis Printing in Canada. Using 3,036 pounds of virgin fiber paper will save 26 trees, 1640 pounds of solid waste, 15,478 gallons of water, 3,601 pounds of emissions and 3,753 cubic feet of natural gas.

Available at your favorite bookstore for $24.95 or you can order directly through Enfield Distribution at 603-632-7377.

Questing: A Guide to Creating Community Treasure Hunts
In this book, Steve and Delia, two experts in community education, explain how individuals and organizations can create and organize permanent quests to foster place-based education, stewardship, adventure, and fun. It is intended to offer inspiration and practical advice for parents, teachers, community group leaders, and others interested in learning about where they live and building community ties through questing. The book presents a rationale for place-based education and quest program goals and objectives that can easily be implemented in any community. Click here for table of contents

To order your copy of Questing:A Guide to Creating Community Treasure Hunts ($19.95) go to Amazon link or call (603) 632-7377 or ask for it at your favorite bookstore.
For bookstores and other wholesalers: click here to order Questing for your store.

Burlington Free Press: The power of the quest.
Ranger Rick Magazine

Valley Quest II: 75 More Treasure Hunts in the Upper Valley was published in 2004 and contains 75 brand new treasure hunts spread across 38 upper valley towns (and beyond).

Each Quest features directions to the starting point, riddle-like clues, and hand-drawn maps that lead you to installed treasure boxes. The treasure boxes contain a sign-in guest book, and ink pad and a unique handmade stamp, and additional information regarding the particular Quest site.

When you collect the impressions of 20 stamps, send them in to us to earn a Valley Quest patch and certificate .Collect 50 and receive a Valley Quest cap. Sound like fun? Learn more about Questing by ordering your copy of the Valley Quest II ($19.95 + postage) by calling (603) 632-7377 or going to a bookstore here in the upper valley.

Valley Quest: 89 Treasure Hunts in the Upper Valley was published in May, 2001. With Quests stretching across 31 towns in Vermont and New Hampshire, the book is an excellent introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Upper Valley region.

Each Quest features directions to the starting point, riddle-like clues, and hand-drawn maps that lead you to installed treasure boxes. The treasure boxes contain a sign-in guest book, and ink pad and a unique handmade stamp, and additional information regarding the particular Quest site.

When you collect the impressions of 20 stamps, send them in to us to earn a Valley Quest patch and certificate. Collect 50 and receive a Valley Quest cap.
Note: SOLD OUT
See review in E Magazine
Featured in the Autumn 2002 issue of Vermont Life Magazine
Vermont Community Works

The Heart of Learning:Spirituality in Education, edited by Steve Glazer (Valley Quest Coordinator) is an extraordinary collection which draws together the most important teachers and spiritual figures of our time to help students, teachers, parents, and lifelong learners understand more about why we learn and teach.

Explore how the everyday act of learning can enrich the soul.

To get your copy of The Heart of Learning:Spirituality in Education go to a bookstore near you or purchase online.

Reviewed by Sprituality and Health