#Field Trip Fails
By now, you might think (thanks to the bias of the internet) that every single one of my homeschool field trips is a smashing success. A magical memory. An internet illusion. So, to dispel [...]
Adventures in PA: Sweet Times on the Ohio
There are many beautiful views of the Ohio River in the area. Last fall, prompted by rumors of an art gallery featuring Impressionists, we embarked on a discovery tour of some Ohio [...]
Adventures in PA: Flood, Folly & Fate – A Visit to Johnstown, PA
We recently visited Johnstown, PA, where we learned about its historic flood. On May 31, 1889, due to a series of bad decisions and unfortunate events, a dam 14 miles upriver from Johnstown failed [...]
Adventures in PA: The Local Edition
Patrons ride the model train around the Mars Train Station. This summer, we imagined pioneer life moving west with the railroads in Laura Ingalls Wilder's fabulous Little House series. In the ensuing [...]
Adventures in PA: Transit
Trains . . . planes . . . automobiles. If your children are like mine, they have an innate fascination with transportation systems, a fascination that has prompted our latest adventure to learn about [...]