11 articles tagged with outdoor education
Franz Josef Glacier offers families a rare opportunity to witness dynamic geological processes in real-time—something I've found invaluable for sparking curiosity in young minds. During my research into how indigenous Māori communities understood glacial landscapes as living entities, I discovered...
Having spent the last three years navigating India's vibrant landscapes, I sometimes find myself nostalgic for the dramatic topographical shifts of Southern California. Growing up in Oklahoma's flatlands never prepared me for the wonder of starting your morning among orange...
As both a doctor and an older brother to three curious siblings, I've found that the most impactful family vacations blend education with adventure. Our recent expedition to Beckley, West Virginia embodied this philosophy perfectly. Here, the rich tapestry of...
Standing at the edge of the mighty Mississippi River with my daughter perched on my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel connected to generations of travelers who've been drawn to these waters. Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city, offers families a perfect...
The first time I stood atop Mount Sentinel overlooking Missoula, my nurse's instinct to monitor vital signs kicked in – but it was my own heart racing from the panoramic beauty that caught my attention. Having spent countless nights observing...
Standing at the banks of the North Platte River, watching my friend's kids attempt their first fly fishing casts, I was struck by how Casper, Wyoming defies expectations. As someone who typically studies marine ecosystems in coastal destinations, this high...
Standing atop Cadillac Mountain last summer, watching the first rays of sunlight touch American soil, I couldn't help but think how different this archaeological landscape was from my usual research sites. Instead of ancient human civilizations, Acadia showcases nature's own...
The Stockholm archipelago contains over 30,000 islands and islets, a celestial-like scattering across Baltic waters that has fascinated me since my first research expedition here to study the northern summer sky. What many travelers don't realize is that this astronomical...
Standing atop Maungawhau/Mount Eden, I felt a peculiar scientific thrill—beneath my hiking boots lay the remnants of explosive geological forces that shaped Auckland's distinctive landscape. As both a research scientist and mindful traveler, I've found that New Zealand's largest city...
Standing atop a rust-colored sand dune in Wadi Rum as my daughter Olivia's laughter echoed across the vast desert landscape, I realized we had found that rare travel experience that genuinely transforms both parent and child. The Bedouin guide who...
¡Hola, fellow beach explorers! After spending years chasing coastlines from Portugal to Cuba, I've found myself utterly enchanted by a stretch much closer to home—Monterey Bay's secret beaches. While tourists flock to Cannery Row and the aquarium (both worthy attractions!),...
