When it comes to our National Park system, national monuments tend to be sorely overlooked compared to the marquis parks that visitors flock to in their travels. Bandelier is not one of those … [Read more...] about New Mexico’s Bandelier National Monument
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Roadschooling at Arizona’s Meteor Crater
As you know, we here at Val in Real Life like to learn when we're traveling. Fred and George don't travel with me as often these days but when they do, I still like to sneak in some learning that … [Read more...] about Roadschooling at Arizona’s Meteor Crater
Musings on Roadschooling
Today I'm moonlighting over at Mommy Hiker with my thoughts on roadschooling with Fred and George. I hope you'll go check it out and show Jen some love. She is one of my favorite outdoor moms and I'm … [Read more...] about Musings on Roadschooling
Overland Expo to TBEX: 24 hours in Boston – Part 1
After a night catching up with high school friends, it was time to figure out what to do about our altered arrangements. Wendy had given us some great ideas of things to do in Falmouth on a dreary … [Read more...] about Overland Expo to TBEX: 24 hours in Boston – Part 1
Overland Expo to TBEX: Great Sand Dunes Edition
The Camp Granola entrance to Great Sand Dunes was anything but smooth. With a few months to ponder my folly I can now laugh at my foibles. In truth, the whole thing went pear-shaped back in the … [Read more...] about Overland Expo to TBEX: Great Sand Dunes Edition
On the Road: Our Favorite Audio Edutainment
Last week I highlighted my thoughts on experiential education in a broad sense. I also mentioned that we do have materials we use that are the platform for where we start exploring the world around … [Read more...] about On the Road: Our Favorite Audio Edutainment