Pacific Tsunami Museum Your next stop is another locally unique attraction, the Hilo-exclusive Pacific Tsunami Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of the April 1st, 1946, and the May 23rd, 1960, tsunamis that devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially here in Hilo. The museum had its beginnings from…
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Bishop’s Palace
Bishop's Palace [caption id="attachment_41310" align="alignright" width="425"] Bishops Palace Night Credit Galveston Island CVB[/caption] Built in 1892, Bishop's Palace is one of the oldest and grandest historic homes in Galveston. A strikingly stunning construction done in the Victorian style, Bishop's Palace is as steeped in history as it is in beauty. The mansion was once known…
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls [caption id="attachment_32038" align="alignright" width="200"] Rainbow Falls Hawaii Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to Rainbow Falls, one of the most popular sets of waterfalls in Hawaii, located within the Wailuku River State Park in the city of Hilo. Along the Wailuku River, as you may have guessed, these falls are easily accessible and known for,…
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Lava Tree State Park
Lava Tree State Park Get ready for more exciting lava-filled adventures as your group now spends some time exploring Lava Tree State Park. This public park is located just 2.7 miles southeast of Pahoa in southern Puna District. The heavily forested area here preserves the stunning lava molds of tree trunks formed in 1790 when…
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Los Angeles Graduation Trip
So you're graduating - Congratulations! It's a big step in your life and you deserve a trip to celebrate, so make the destination a good one, like Los Angeles where anyone can do anything. There's so much to see and do in L.A. that most people take it at surface value, only looking so far…
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Pu’uhonua O Honaunau
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Pu’uhonua O Honaunau is a 182-acre federal park that preserves the site where ancient defeated warriors, non-combatants, and sacred lawbreakers alike found sanctuary. This park and bay common area is oftentimes referred to as the City of Refuge and holds great importance to locals preserving early Hawaiian culture and to visitors and…
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James Cook Monument
James Cook Monument Your next stop is one that goes hand in hand with the Kealakekua Bay visit, the James Cook Monument. This memorial statue, part of the State Park, is located along the shore of the deep Kealakekua Bay waters, making it a perfect seaside spot to snorkel and spot dolphins. Some people actually…
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Coolest American Caves
Caves are pretty sweet as underground wonderlands of intense rock formations, crazy historic legends, and as visible reminders of evolutionary geology. They're also super fun to tour with your friends and family. So when you're planning a student trip for this spring or summer, why not hop over to one of the coolest caves in…
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AST’s Guide to Yellowstone National Park
[caption id="attachment_38537" align="alignright" width="425"] Yellowstone National Park Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Established as the first-ever American national park, Yellowstone is a haven of natural beauty, a wonderland of geological science, and a refuge for endangered and threatened animals. The park straddles the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, covering roughly 3,500 square miles. As one of…
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Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve [caption id="attachment_31640" align="alignright" width="200"] Charlotte Nature Preserve Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, built in 1800 by owner James Latta, is a stunning historical and natural representation of early southern life in Charlotte. An immigrant from Northern Ireland, Latta's plantation was formerly known as Latta Place. After James retired…
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