Richard F Caris Mirror Lab Welcome to the Richard F Caris Mirror Lab, the astonishing, inventive, and out-of-this-world impressive series of mirrors breaking scientific barriers at the University of Arizona. This spot has it’s very own team of scientists and engineers who are making this conglomerate of ‘giant, lightweight mirrors of unprecedented power for a…
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Pima Air and Space Museum
Pima Air and Space Museum The Pima Air and Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, is the massive (in both stature and popularity) museum that is considered to be one of the world’s largest non-government funded aerospace museums, holding over 300 different aircraft in over 80 acres of land. The entire museum campus is actually…
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
Mission San Xavier del Bac [caption id="attachment_33844" align="alignright" width="425"] Mission Xavier Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to the oldest intact European structure in all of Arizona, the national historic landmark is known as Mission San Xavier del Bac. This historic Spanish Catholic mission is located just about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, right on the…
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Old Tucson Studios
[caption id="attachment_20787" align="alignright" width="425"] The Streets of Old Tucson Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Old Tucson Studios One of the most entertaining, educational, and extremely authentic spots in all of Tucson can be found here, at the iconic spot known as the Old Tucson Studios. This hotspot (literally, don't forget you're in the desert!) is a movie…
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum A zoo, an aquarium, a botanical garden, an art gallery, and a natural history museum all in one?! This is an educational travel destination paradise! Located on Kinney Road in Tucson, Arizona, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is the massively impressive desert region museum that provides it all for its guests, literally! There…
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College Campus Visits in Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the variety, size, and influence of the many colleges throughout the state. There are actually over 200 universities within Texas’ boundaries! One thing that they all seem to have in common: a love for football and a love for learning. Football, Agriculture, Business, and Religion all seem to dominate the…
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10 Best Beaches for Spring Break 2017
The words Spring Break just seem to scream sand, sun, and surf, and it’s truly never too early to start planning your big trip for 2017, which is why we’ve created our top 10 list of Best Beaches for Spring Break. From Hawaii’s shimmery golden coasts to Alabama and South Carolina's unlikely Gulf favorites, we’ve…
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7 Unforgettable Trips to Take in 2017
Any year is a great year to travel, but we think that 2017, in particular, is going to be one for the books. Coming up is a year full of historic moments, iconic festivals, and long-lasting traditions that almost everyone can enjoy. You can choose to spend your big 2017 trip learning, sightseeing, being part…
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Top School Trip Ideas to Washington, D.C.
Need School Trip Ideas to Washington, D.C.? We got em’! Washington, D.C. is our nation's capital, an amazingly gorgeous city full of all the best history, culture, and educational opportunities, as well as some seriously great sights, attractions, and food! This winning combination of things to do makes it absolutely perfect for field trips, class…
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Fun Class Trips for 8th Graders
Eighth grade is a big transitioning time for pre-teens, we can all agree. Why not make their last year before high school memorable with an educational class trip catered just for them? Send them off into the future with a bang when you check out this compilation of trips we selected for your 13 and…
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