Trish Corlew

Mississippi at night

The Most Interesting Places to Visit in Mississippi

Are you looking for some great educational places to visit in the state of Mississippi? We know that homeschool families are often adventurous and love the opportunity to learn from the world around them. A road trip is the perfect way to do just that! To help you get the most out of your travels, we are searching for the must-see educational spots in each state so...

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The Most Interesting Places to Visit in the State of Alabama

We know that homeschool families are often adventurous and love the opportunity to learn from the world around them. A road trip is the perfect way to do just that! To help you get the most out of your travels, we are searching for the must-see educational spots in each state so that we can share them with you!  The southern state of Alabama is home to great music...

Fun & Unique Christmas Vacations for Families

There are cities all over the country that offer beautiful, fun, family-oriented Christmas activities, and today we want to share with you 5 unique Christmas travel experiences you may want to consider! If you’re looking for a holiday trip to enhance your yuletide nostalgia with fun traditions and beautiful lights and a brisk chill in the air, there’s a...

Spies Wanted for Washington, D.C. Mission. A Homeschool Road Trip to Remember!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to Covid, we will have to reschedule this trip for a future date. At this time, we aren’t sure when it will be possible to re-open the trip. It will depend upon travel restrictions for Washington, D.C. and safety factors. We encouarage you to join our Homeschool Road Trips Facebook group and to sign up for our email list/newsletter if...

packing list for New Mexico

What to Pack for a Trip to New Mexico

It can be hard to know what to pack for a destination you haven’t been to before, so we hope you’ll find this list of what to pack for a trip to New Mexico helpful! Of course you’ll need to pack the things you always take when you travel–such as toiletries, medicines, and “regular” clothing and supplies. There are other things...

Travel Tips – Taos New Mexico

Are you ready to hit the road to New Mexico?! We are too!  Taos and New Mexico in general are so beautiful but rather quirky! So we want to offer you some travel tips and things to think about before you start packing. If you’d like a free printable packing list of what to pack for a trip to New Mexico, click here! A Few Things to Consider New Mexico is a very...

exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium

Don’t Miss This: The Georgia Aquarium!

As part of our Homeschool Road Trips series, we are sharing some amazing places to visit in each state!  In the Georgia post, I mentioned some amazing places to visit in Atlanta–including the Georgia Aquarium! 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Georgia Aquarium: 1. It’s the largest (and most inhabited)  aquarium in the United States! Actually...

5 Family-Friendly Rides at Disney World

Disney World is synonymous with excitement, magic, and (probably most of all) family-friendly entertainment.  Disneyland (and the Disney parks that followed it) began primarily as a place for families to enjoy thrilling and fun rides together. While the Disney Parks have certainly expanded since their origins, Walt Disney’s core vision for family fun still...