Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama was the first place we ever called home when we embarked on life as a full-time RV family and a place that we all think of with special fondness. Living in a mountaintop campground with over 2000 acres of land to explore, with bike trails, hiking trails and a disc golf…
Alabama
Field Trip Friday: Alabama Constitution Village
When we lived in Ohio, a good part of our field trips were focused around Ohio History. We visited the Ohio State Building, many Ohio Historical sites and local attractions that focused on educating the public regarding local history. What better way to learn than by actually experiencing places of historical significance and hearing about…
Buffalo Soldier Memorial
Well, it’s nearly the first Friday of the month which means it’s time for Field Trip Friday. My family has taken our classroom out into the world quite a bit lately. Last week we attended a special program at Earlyworks in Alabama and traveled back in time to the days just after the Civil War. …
Cathedral Caverns in Alabama
I haven’t had a chance to visit all the caverns in Alabama—but I’m pretty sure that when I do they won’t compare to Cathedral Caverns which is located in Woodville, about 35 miles east of Huntsville. Offering guided tours which focus on the history of the cave, Cathedral Caverns was the brain child of Jay…
Field Trip Friday: Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
This past Monday, the kids and I drove to Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, located just outside Decatur in Northern Alabama. Our plan was to meet some of our friends, do some bird watching and take a short hike. We didn’t know that it would turn into a really special treat. Wheeler Wildlife is the first wildlife…
Top Ten Homeschool Field Trips in Alabama
I loved living and homeschooling my kids in Alabama. The kids and I have fond memories of our time there and compiled a list of what we consider to be some of the best field homeschool field trips in Alabama- from the ones we took anyway. So, if you’re planning a family trip or need…
