Oregon Zoo The Oregon Zoo is the 64-acre zoo in Portland featuring award-winning exhibits, summer concerts, and special events located within Washington Park, just five minutes from downtown. Here you can see the world in an afternoon as you discover the over 2,000 animals from around the world, including 21 endangered species and over 35 threatened…
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Space Needle
Space Needle [caption id="attachment_33162" align="alignright" width="425"] Seattle Space Needle Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] What would a visit to Seattle be without a visit to the iconic Pacific Northwest landmark, the Space Needle? This 605-foot tall spire was built for the 1962 futuristic World’s Fair, a design inspired by the German Stuttgart tower and built by Ed…
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Top Christmas Beach Vacations
Christmas is a magical time of year and imagine how much more magical it would be spent on a beach. Why not have a sunny, beach Christmas this year, or maybe even the next? Take a break from school and escape from the bitter cold for a student holiday in the sun, sand, and surf.…
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18 Places Your Students Should See Before 18
There are so many essential places to travel to across America, it’s sometimes hard to plan the perfect trip for your student group without becoming overwhelmed. Have no fear, however, because Adventure Student Travel is here with this list of 18 Places Your Students Should See Before 18, full of the absolute best spots throughout the…
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Educational Value of Field Trips
In recent years, schools have seen a decline in field trips. This is in part because of budget cuts to public school funding, partly because of curriculum changes, and partly because of a change in focus. Schools and teachers may think that it's not a big deal for students to miss out on a few…
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Nathaniel Russel House Museum
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="185"] Nathan Russel House[/caption] Nathaniel Russel House Museum Built by wealthy merchant Nathaniel Russel in 1808, the Nathaniel Russel House is not only one of Charleston's most prized possessions but one of the most important neoclassical structures in the entire country. Located near High Battery in Downtown Charleston, the house museum is…
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The Battery
The Battery In Charleston, The Battery has two different meanings. One is a professional soccer team based in the city and the other is a defensive seawall built during the Civil War to protect the city of Charleston from enemy invaders. Stunning views, historic sites such as cannons and weaponry, and stately mansions, Battery Park…
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Morris Island Lighthouse
Morris Island Lighthouse [caption id="attachment_31624" align="alignright" width="425"] Morris Island Lighthouse Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] A historic beacon of light, the Morris Island Lighthouse stands still on the southern side of Charleston Harbor off the coast of a small town, City of Folly Beach. First lit in 1876, the lighthouse is the second to stand on the site, the…
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Charleston Waterfront Park
Charleston Waterfront Park [caption id="attachment_31600" align="alignright" width="425"] Pineapple Fountain Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] A lovely 12-acre, half-mile-long promenade along the Cooper River, Charleston Waterfront Park offers stunning views and wonderful recreational activities for the whole group to enjoy. Created in 1990, the park earned accolades 17 years later, winning the Landmark Award and also a nod…
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Off the Beaten Path in San Francisco
San Francisco is an undeniably, incontrovertibly beautiful city. When you're visiting, all the guide books are going to tell you to go straight for Fisherman's Wharf, hop the ferry to Alcatraz, photograph Lombard Street and explore the treasures of Golden Gate Park. But, perhaps you're the more adventurous type and want to travel off course.…
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