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Our Homeschool 2019-2020

Our Homeschool 2019-2020

7th, 5th, and 2nd grades! This year looks different for our unschooling-ish family. The kids’ best friends (who were in public school) are homeschooling this year, and will be utilizing the alternative learning program that we left about a year and a half ago. Naturally, 

Roadschooling Trip with Kids Along the Columbia River Gorge

Roadschooling Trip with Kids Along the Columbia River Gorge

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 

Family Camping at Dockweiler Beach RV Park

Family Camping at Dockweiler Beach RV Park

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 

Middle Ages Field Trip Idea: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Middle Ages Field Trip Idea: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

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.

Roadschooling Zion National Park

Roadschooling Zion National Park

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 

Roadschooling Yellowstone National Park

Roadschooling Yellowstone National Park

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

Roadschooling Arches National Park

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 Mesa Verde National Park

Roadschooling Mesa Verde National Park

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 National Park

Roadschooling Grand Canyon 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.

Roadschooling Joshua Tree National Park

Roadschooling Joshua Tree National Park

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.

Roadschooling Pinnacles National Park

Roadschooling Pinnacles National Park

Roadschool trip to Pinnacles National Park? Yes, please!

Roadschooling Crater Lake National Park

Roadschooling Crater Lake National Park

Why take a roadschooling trip to Crater Lake National Park with kids? How about because you’ll get to see a sleeping volcano that houses the deepest lake in the United States!