as we learn and grow together in the bigger story
Roadschooling adventures make up a lot of our family’s educational life. For us, there is no better way to learn about the big, beautiful world we get to be a part of than by experiencing it first-hand. History, social studies, science, art – all the disciplines of education are come to life when we get to visit places, learning about its history, people, and culture. We hope that by sharing our roadschooling adventures, you will be inspired to go out on your own – whether a quick day trip to the zoo or a longer excursion at some exotic destination!
Baby Sis: “Why would a hotel like this be built when a war was happening?” Me: “Well, first of all, it was built right at the beginning of the war. And do you remember where World War 1 took place?” Baby Sis: “Ohhh … it …
We couldn’t take being cooped up any longer and decided to load up in our Class C motorhome and take a roadschooling trip through North Cascades National Park, which – compared to all the other national parks we have been to so far as a …
Roadschooling Bryce Canyon National Park was full of geologic wonder. This hoodoo-saturated outdoor classroom was a wonderful place for kids to explore and learn some rock science.
There’s a reason the Columbia River Gorge was designated a National Scenic Area … and a reason why it makes for a memorable roadschooling trip for your family. As you traverse the highway that runs that along the the mighty Columbia River, you get to …
Accommodations that are just steps to the beach for less than a hundred dollars a night? Get that at Dockweiler Beach RV Park, the ONLY recreational vehicle campground on the beach throughout all of L.A. County. It is located in Playa del Rey at Dockweiler …
Are you studying the middle ages in your homeschool? Wrap up your learning with a fun middle ages field trip … to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament! They even have downloadable lesson plans that you can use with your kids beforehand.
For us, roadschooling Zion National Park was: WOW! But also VERY WET!!! Unfortunately, we were ill-equipped for the soggy conditions (being the end of May, we assumed it would be warm and sunny and didn’t pack the appropriate gear). Our kids were definitely troopers but …
There was just so much to roadschooling Yellowstone National Park!!! But until I can get a full post together, here are some photos of our time at the the first ever national park! Note that this place is HUGE and even though we spent several …
Roadschooling Arches National Park in only 1 day? The best way to get a lot in with a limited amount of time is with a driving tour. However, if you get there early enough, you can also manage a couple family-friendly hikes!
Roadschooling through Mesa Verde National Park was an amazing experience. In fact, our family agreed that this was – hands down – our favorite roadschool adventure at a national park.
Roadschooling Grand Canyon? There is no wonder this is one of the most iconic of all national parks … and U.S. landmarks! Read on for some of the family-friendly spots enjoyed during our visit.
As part of our big National Parks Road Trip, we included a quick roadschooling trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Our crew had limited time to enjoy its offerings, so in this article, I share how we enjoyed Joshua Tree in less than 24 hours.