Tag: Anywhere But Homeschoolers
Checking Out the New Playground at Pickett State Park – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/12/2016
Tennessee is full of beautiful State Parks, and so many of them are very close to us. Pickett CCC Memorial…
Heart of the City Playground – Cookeville, Tennessee – 02/04/2016
One of our favorite day trips is heading to Cookeville, Tennessee to check out The Heart of the City Playground…
Hiking Cloudland Canyon State Park – Rising Fawn, Georgia – 01/16/2016
With some of the most scenic trail options in the Georgia State Park System, Cloudland Canyon State Park offers up…
A Birthday at Biltmore Estate – Asheville, North Carolina – 01/09/2016
Trillian’s 12th Birthday was celebrated in grand historical style, spending the afternoon touring the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina….
Owls in the Big South Fork – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Bandy Creek Visitor Center – Oneida, Tennessee – 03/19/2015
Ranger Mary with the Big South Fork NRRA in the Jamestown / Oneida, Tennessee districts is SUCH a valuable asset…
The St. Louis Zoo – Animals and Lights – St. Louis, Missouri – 11/20/2012
The St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri is a great way to spend a day exploring all kinds of…
Autumn in Cades Cove – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an intriguing human history that has left its mark on the beautiful land….
Little River Trail at Elkmont – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
Such a lovely Fall Day for a hike along the Little River at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Horseback Riding in Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/19/2012
If you are looking for a unique, and absolutely unforgettable way to experience Zion National Park, consider doing so on…
Zion Canyon Shuttle Bus – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
We are frequently asked which National Park is our favorite. Out of the larger NPS Units, Zion, is, by far,…
Riverside Walk – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
In Zion National Park, the Riverside Walk offers a pleasant stroll along the Virgin River, as it meanders through jaw-dropping…
Hiking the Weeping Rock Trail – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
Weeping Rock is a lovely trail, with a magnificent destination! It is definitely a trail that I highly recommend to…
The Road to Zion – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
From Springdale, along Utah 9, east into the Western Entrance of Zion National Park. It’s Independence Day! No better way…
Hiking the Lava Fields of Snow Canyon State Park – St. George, Utah 07/02/2012
Of all the things we do, hiking volcanoes generally tops my list of absolute all-time favorites. And Snow Canyon State…
Jenny’s Canyon – Snow Canyon State Park – St. George, Utah – 07/02/2012
Snow Canyon State Park is our all-time FAVORITE State Park in the entire United States! Just west of St. George,…
Hiking to Jenny’s Canyon – Snow Canyon State Park – St. George, Utah – 07/02/2012
Ah, Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah. Truly one of our favorite places on this planet. Most people…
Sunset on the Great Salt Lake – Bridger Bay at Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
The reflective properties of the heavily salinated water of the Great Salt Lake make for some FABULOUS sunset views and…
Exploring the Great Salt Lake at Bridger Bay – Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
After a day of hiking, rock scrambling, birding, wildlife viewing, and Junior Rangering throughout Antelope Island State Park, we’re finally…
Wildlife Viewing Along Buffalo Point Trail – Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
Bison, Coyotes, Antelope, and Mule Deer, oh my! Wildlife is everywhere on Antelope Island! And Buffalo Point Trail is an…
Rock Scrambling Along Lady Finger Point Trail – Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
Even to the day you are reading this post, rock scrambling along Lady Finger Point Trail at Antelope Island State…
Junior Rangering at Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
The Utah State Park System has a great Junior Ranger Program, just like those in the National Park System, that…
Arriving on Antelope Island for a Day of Fun! – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
If you’ll be in Northern Utah, in or near the Salt Lake City vicinity, Antelope Island State Park is a…
Ice Cream and a Playground – A Stop at Little America Wyoming Fuel Center – Little America, Wyoming – 07/01/2012
With the little green dinosaur as their mascot, I come predisposed as a Sinclair gas station fangirl. But, this is…
The Vast Landscape of Wyoming Along Interstate 80 Westbound – From Cheyenne, Wyoming to Rock Springs, Wyoming – 07/01/2012
From Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado, we headed North out of the state, along I-25, across the…
Alpine Tundra – Rocky Mountain National Park – Grand Lake, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Wow! 11,796 feet above sea level! It’s a whole different world in the higher elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park!…
University of Kansas Natural History Museum – Lawrence, Kansas – 06/29/2012
The Natural History Museum, situated in a gorgeous building on the campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, is…
University of Kansas Campus Tour – Lawrence, Kansas – 06/29/2012
The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a lovely campus, indeed! The Natural History Museum is a real gem!…
Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Home of Winter the Dolphin – Clearwater, Florida – 4/30/2012
If you have seen the movie Dolphin Tale, you will recognize the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as the home of Winter…
Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure Museum, Movie Props, and Filming Locations – Clearwater, Florida – 4/30/2012
Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility displaying props and story boards from the film, Dolphin Tale….
A Few Random Day Three Shots – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/13/2011
After three days on a remote island in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, 70 miles from civilization, my…
Day Two in the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/12/2011
We’ll just group most of Day Two’s Adventures into one post for now, but I might come back later and…
Gone Fishin'! – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/12/2011
Spending our days frolicking in the clear waters and exploring the marinelife was definitely the collectively preferred way to enjoy…
A Whole Fort to Ourselves! – Fort Jefferson After the Crowds Leave – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
After the ferry boat packs up the Day Visitors and embarks upon its journey back to Key West, campers are…
Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park, Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
Snorkeling in these perfect, warm, crystalline waters was an experience like no other! The kids had a blast splashing, playing,…
Day One: A Little Exploration – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
We didn’t really get settled into camp until after the ferry boat left the island for the evening with all…
Sunset in the Swamp – Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
Gorgeous skies, from pinks and purples, to deep blues, and ultimately blacks… Storm clouds and lightning bolts… And stars… Oh,…
Earning The South Florida Junior Ranger Trifecta – Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center at Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
If you complete Junior Ranger Badge Programs at Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, and Everglades National Park, you…
Hiking the Trails of Biscayne National Park – Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
While the bulk of resources protected by Biscayne National Park do take a boat to appreciate, such as coral reefs,…
Junior Rangering at Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center – Big Cypress National Preserve – Ochopee, Florida – 09/02/2011
The first park for the South Florida Junior Ranger Trifecta… Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, Florida and beyond. This…
Just Horsin’ Around – Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area – Jamestown, Tennessee – 07/14/2011
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area sees a lot of equestrian-based traffic! There are miles upon miles…
Sea World: Blue Horizons – Orlando, Florida – 03/20/2011
Cirque style avian acrobatics team up with the strength and grace of gorgeous marine mammals and their trainers in this…
Liberty Bell – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
The Liberty Bell is DEFINITELY one of those absolute American Icons that you HAVE to see at least once in…
Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
Every Philadelphia Adventure starts at the Independence Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park! Here you can catch Museum Exhibits,…
Junior Ranger Pledge Ceremony – Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Site – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
After a long, fun day of interactive experiences throughout the Historical District of Philadelphia, hanging out with Benjamin Franklin, visiting…
Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague Island State Park – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
Home of the famous Wild Ponies! The Assateague Wild Horses on the Maryland side, and the Chincoteague Ponies on the…
Stunning Nighttime View of Our Nation's Capital – National Mall and Memorial Parks and the US Capitol Building! – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
This is one of my favorite shots ever. The US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, and…
Lincoln Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
After about 8 years of construction, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, by President Taft, in honor of President…
National World War II Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The World War II Memorial in Washington, DC is a beautiful monument honoring the service of over sixteen million members…
Night Time at the White House – President's Park – White House – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
Did you know the President of the United States lives in a National Park? The White House and President’s Park,…
Dusk at the Washington Monument National Monument – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The first stop on our Mid-Atlantic Vacation! The Washington Monument! Just in Time for Nightfall! And some fun in the…
Capitol Reef National Park – Torrey, Utah – 06/07/2010
Cruising the Utah backroads, Utah Highway 12 runs into Utah Highway 24 in Torrey. From here you can head East,…
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument – Escalante, Utah – 06/07/2010
Alas, we must begin the homeward-bound trek back to Tennessee. But, we’re not done yet! Meandering your way through Utah…
Sunset Point – Bryce Canyon National Park – Bryce Canyon, Utah – 06/07/2010
Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah, is a breathtaking expanse of geologic amphitheater,…
Leaving Zion – Zion National Park – Orderville, Utah – 06/06/2010
And, that’s a wrap, folks! We headed out the Eastern part of Zion National Park, and upwards, on to Bryce…
Junior Ranger Ceremony – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another day of fabulous National Park adventures means another Junior Ranger Badge! Lots of hard work, learning cool things about…
Virgin River Along the Temple of Sinawava and Riverside Walk Trails – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
No matter what adventures we get into while visiting Zion National Park, a day isn’t a day without spending time…
Lower Emerald Pool Along the Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – 06/06/2010
If you are looking for a kid-friendly hike in Zion National Park, there are so many to choose from! Across…
Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another lovely trail in Zion National Park that is great for parents with younger kids is the Emerald Pools Trail….
Visitor Center and Shuttle Bus Ride – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
From checking out the Visitor Center exhibits, to taking in the awe-inspiring scenery along the Shuttle Bus Route, our adventures…
Junior Rangering at Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
Ranger Bryan provided such meaningful interaction with the kids, that it was in this moment we decided just how much…
Wukoki Pueblo Ruins – Wupatki National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 06/02/2010
As you leave Sunset Crater, you descend from ancient volcanic lava fields in the San Francisco Mountain Range, into the…
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