Archive for August 2020
Review of Liard Hot Springs Resort on the Alaska Highway
The stretch of the Alaska Highway from Ft. Nelson to Liard Hot Springs is arguably the prettiest stretch of the entire road– and that says a lot because honestly the entire road is just stunning. Nestled en route just by Liard Hot Springs is the Liard Hot Springs Resort. The resort is a pretty log…
Read MoreMy Three Step Process to Easy Homeschool Nature Study.
Nature Study is a critical part of our homeschool, but it’s a subject so many homeschoolers skip because they think it’s too complex or they simply get overwhelmed by unnecessary curricula. My three step process to easy homeschool nature study keeps things super simple. Think of it as the “glamper’s” version of nature study. Before…
Read MoreTen Tips for Homeschool Nature Study
Now that we are settled in our little cabin in Salcha, Alaska quarantining for two weeks I feel like it’s a perfect time to work on some nature study. Nature Study has been part of our homeschool for many years. My oldest– now graduated from college and working full time– used to quip that Nature…
Read MoreRules for Transiting Canada to Alaska During Coronavirus
Relieved that we have been allowed to enter Canada after the debacle at North Portal we have been given a series of rules for transiting Canada to Alaska during coronavirus that need to be followed in order to comply with the Quarantine Act. Penalties for not complying are steep, including fines of $700,000 and/or up…
Read MoreDriving to Alaska through Canada During the Pandemic
Well we are in Canada! It wasn’t simple though. In fact, driving to Alaska through Canada during the pandemic is probably one of the most intense experiences of my life. They didn’t make it easy to get into the country and they aren’t making it easy on us while here, but none the less we…
Read MoreThe Basilica of Saint James: a North Dakota Pilgrimage Stop
Road Trip Stop: Jamestown, North Dakota Basilica of Saint James After visiting the quirky roadside attractions of the World’s Largest Buffalo and the Frontiertown we headed to downtown Jamestown to the Basilica of St. James. Like many towns in the west the history of Jamestown is intricately entwined in the history of it’s church and…
Read MoreWorld’s Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota
Continuing our journey north to the Canadian border we headed from Brookings, South Dakota up to Minot, North Dakota stopping in Jamestown on the way. It was the perfect road trip stop with just enough quirkiness in the form of the World’s Largest Buffalo to entertain everyone while they stretched their legs. Leaving Brookings the…
Read MoreApplying to College as a Homeschooler
Top Ten Tips for Applying to College as a Homeschooler Applying to college for any kid is an overwhelming process. When applying to college as a homeschooler though the process can be even more confusing. It’s important for homeschool parents to be prepared and start early to minimize the stress and maximize the potential of…
Read MoreLittle House on the Prairie Homestead in De Smet, South Dakota
Weeeeeee! What a fun day we had in De Smet. This place is the perfect place for a travelschooling adventure and I am SO excited to start writing the unit on it, but in the mean time let me tell you about De Smet and the homestead site. First of all De Smet is a…
Read MoreThe Great River Road in Iowa
The Great River Road is the quintessential road trip. Spanning 3000 miles along the Mississippi River through ten states in it’s entirety this National Scenic Byway is a collection of state and local roads winding through some of the more beautiful landscapes in the United States. On our move to Alaska we enjoyed just a…
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