One of the most recognizable geological sites on earth – and one of the seven wonders of the natural world – the Grand Canyon is probably on most people’s travel bucket lists and for good reason. Located in northwest Arizona, it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and up to a mile deep. The layered bands of colorful rock along the sides of the canyon, created by the Colorado River, reveal millions of years of geologic history. Read more
Located in the “Low Country” of South Carolina, and roughly an hour from the cities of Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia, Hilton Head is an island that offers 12 miles of beautifully fine sandy beaches, along with marshlands and canals, all offering a variety of ways to enjoy all that it has to offer. It’s a lovely place to spend a vacation! Read more
Majestic mountains, misty valleys, meadows filled with wildflowers, all kinds of wildlife (deer, and elk and bears, oh my!), fun activities, and fascinating towns can all be found along the mountains that straddle eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Home to the tallest mountains on the east coast, there is a wealth of activities that can be found in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains and nearby areas. Whether you are looking to ski, hike, bike, camp, fish, canoe, or just enjoy being in the great outdoors, you will find it in this region. Read more
Say “learning” or “history” and many people’s eyes glaze over – and suggesting a vacation where you’d encounter both learning and history, may very well result in a distinct lack of enthusiasm. And yet, Williamsburg, Virginia, is consistently a popular vacation destination in the U.S. for families and that is simply because it’s fun (with the learning and history part thrown in). Let’s take a quick tour today to see why! Read more
As we continue virtually traveling this week, I thought it would be great to check out a destination that is fun for all ages, whether in person or virtually: the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. While there are any number of super cool aquariums all over the US, what I especially love about the Georgia Aquarium is all of the at-home learning opportunities they have on their website.
Between the fascinating webcams, daily and weekly livestreaming events, regular animal “updates”, and tons of great lesson plans and activities, you’ll find all kinds of ways to have a blast virtually visiting with some of your favorite sea creatures! Read more