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Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park In lovely Monterey County only five miles from historic Soledad, California, in the Salinas Valley, Pinnacles National Park protects over 26,000 acres of rock formations created by an ancient extinct volcano. Originally, the park was established as a national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908, though in 2013 President Obama signed…
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium Ranked as one of the best aquariums in the country, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a must-see attraction in Central California. Located at the north end of the historic Cannery Row district, this beautiful aquarium opens up the world of marine life to thousands of annual visitors with incredible displays, indoor-outdoor exhibits,…
Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
Big Daddy’s Pizzeria Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg There’s no doubt you’ve worked up an appetite by now with all that hiking and exploring, so head back to town and experience some of the best pizza in the state from Big Daddy’s Pizzeria. This highly popular local chain specializes in wood-fired, thin crust pizza pies and serves…
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Gatlinburg The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in all of America, and for good reason too! This gorgeous and mountainous park straddles the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee, a sprawling landscape filled with lush forests, wildflowers, streams, rivers, waterfalls, and abundant scenic hiking trails….
Log Cabin Pancakes
Log Cabin Pancakes Gatlinburg The flapjack industry is no joke in Tennessee, especially in Gatlinburg as most of the mountain-terrain towns are hungry for great, down-home style, stick to your bones pancakes, crepes, and flapjacks each morning. While there are several different places within Gatlinburg with above average pancake choices, our personal favorite is Log Cabin…
8 Class Trips for 8th Grade
Your eighth graders have been working hard…probably…and you’re looking for a class trip destination. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s the end of the year and they’re graduating into high school, or your eighth graders are in need of an educational field trip destination, we have you covered. All across this glorious country…
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Sevierville While in the gorgeous Great Smoky Mountains you should save plenty of time to drive or hike the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, the perfect way to see it all! Roaring Falls is a mountain stream larger and faster than any other in the surrounding parkland, thus the name…
Monterey Old Town Historic District
Monterey Old Town Historic District Declared a national landmark in 1970, Monterey Old Town Historic District covers an incredible slice of history by preserving such sites as the first theatre in California, the Monterey Customs House, and more. Visit the site where the American flag first flew over the Golden State, casting the grand ole red,…
Kansas City Budget Trip
There are a few cities in the central Midwest region that draw national attention, and one of them is certainly Kansas City. Known for BBQ, football, and the enchanting city design (did you know it’s the City of Fountains?), KC has a lot to offer a student group trip, on a graduation celebration or hitting…
Key Largo Snorkel and Scuba Diving
Key Largo Snorkel and Scuba Diving Key Largo Like many of the Florida Keys, Key Largo has some of the best diving in the world. Shipwrecks, coral reefs, and an abundance of marine wildlife make diving an excellent activity for individuals and groups alike, of all ages and experiences. Off Key Largo, your group has…
Explore an Underwater World at John Pennekamp
Discover Florida’s Hidden Ocean World Get ready for an exciting adventure at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park! Located in Key Largo, Florida, this amazing park lets students explore a beautiful world below the waves. First, students can discover why this park is so special. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first underwater…
Educational Trips: American Inventors
Part of the American Dream is the hope and indomitable ability to achieve goals and dreams, with only hard work and a little help by your side. This freedom has given way to incredible leaps in technology, medicine, and more from the following people. The polio vaccine, bifocals, and even the modern light bulb were…
