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Earn Junior Ranger Badges on your next Road Trip

3 years ago a friend let me in on a little secret. This secret has changed the way we explore when we travel, and it’s educational! The National Park Service offers a Junior Ranger Program at most of their locations, you

St. Augustine, More Than History

There is no doubt that a field trip or vacation to St. Augustine, Florida will be full of history. As the oldest city in the US, it has a rich history. We have visited 3 times and still enjoy going

Visiting Fort Donelson, TN

Fort Donelson Junior Ranger @InsideOurNormal

Whenever we travel, we like to add a stop or two at National Parks for the kids to earn Junior Ranger badges, and for us to learn about another aspect of the history and character of our country. Once we

Experience the Aviation Trail in Dayton OH!

Experience the Aviation Trail with the Wright Brothers Inside Our Normal

We had 2 goals when we set out to visit Dayton, OH: First was to visit my cousins who live there, and second was to earn some Junior Ranger badges (duh!). Dayton, Ohio is the birthplace of aviation. It was

Visiting Washington DC with Elementary Ages

Everyone needs to see Washington DC, right? In second grade Lynn learned some American History. She also owns an Isabelle American Girl Doll, whose story is set in modern-day Washington DC. I had some credit with an airline from a

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Earn Junior Ranger Badges on your next Road Trip

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St. Augustine, More Than History

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Visiting Fort Donelson, TN

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Experience the Aviation Trail in Dayton OH!

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Visiting Washington DC with Elementary Ages

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