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Educational Trips: Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs, prehistoric beasts large and small, have captured our imaginations and our fascination since their initial discovery (note: while dinosaur bones have been found for thousands of years, it wasn't until the late 17th-early 18th century that they came into modern knowledge as dinosaur fossils.). From Jurassic Park to The Land Before Time, dinosaurs have…

Presidential Homes

For most of us, the American Presidency is a distant concept and not one we're likely to experience firsthand. However, it is an extremely important part of our national identity and as such, it's important that everyone understands the lives behind those who lead in office. The homes of said presidents are often beautiful, wonderful…

Nature is more than just a background to our lives. There's a reason she's called "Mother Nature" and it's important that students learn, at least the basics, about the planet on which they live. Field trips spent in nature are not only effective educational outings but also surprisingly affordable for groups on a budget. Below…

Day Trips from NYC

New York City is one of the best, brightest, and most desirable cities in the world but sometimes you've just got to getaway. Whether you've visited the Big Apple a hundred times, you live here, or you're wanting a quick change of scenery without too much extra travel, these day trip destinations can fit the…

There are few U.S. historic eras more significant than the Civil Rights movement. The legacy of leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and others effectively changed the face of the country forever. Visits to Civil Rights sites like the ones listed below make for wonderfully educational trips but also poignant and emotionally significant trips as…

Whether it's for educational student groups or a fun side trip for vacationers, science museums gather in visitors by the millions annually. Although there are thousands of museums in the United States, only a handful have the distinction of being the best. Below, several hand picked science museums have been ranked according to what they…

Coolest Middle School Field Trips

Field trips are integral to young learning minds and especially so in the influential middle school years. Academic passions are discovered, sympathies are created, and what the students find in the real world helps to solidify who they will become in years to come. But that doesn't mean field trips have to be boring. Your…

As you or your teen students near high school graduation, and therefore summer vacation once more, perhaps it's time to start thinking about pre-college programs. Let's broaden that scope, however, and say "learning vacations" which ready high school students or recent graduates for the competitive academic life of college. Though it may sound daunting, learning…

A Day in Colonial Williamsburg

You've heard of Colonial Williamsburg, most likely, but you might not know what you can see and do in this city of living history. Cut right from the past, Colonial Williamsburg is a living history attraction revolving around 18th century America leading up to the Revolutionary War. You may see people going about their "daily…

West Coast Weekend Adventures

The West Coast of our lovely United States is supremely and undeniably coated head to toe in adventure opportunities. The pioneers saw it as they headed out west for the Gold Rush, to achieve their version of the American Dream. Get that gleam in your eyes too and hop in the car for an adventure,…

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Educational Trips: Dinosaurs

Presidential Homes

Educational Adventures in Nature

Day Trips from NYC

Civil Rights Historic Sites

Best Science Museums

Coolest Middle School Field Trips

Learning Vacations for Teens

A Day in Colonial Williamsburg

West Coast Weekend Adventures