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"Unplugging for Adventure: Our Journey with Expeditions in Education (October Update)"

10/12/2023

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We're excited to update you on the incredible journey we've been on so far this year with our nonprofit, Expeditions in Education. It's been an absolute whirlwind of excitement, exploration, and unforgettable moments, and there's still more to come!

🚗 Miles, States, and Memories 🌎 As of October, our passion for education and adventure has already taken us to 39 different states, covering a whopping 130,000 miles of travel. Yes, you read that right! We've crisscrossed the country, from coast to coast, bringing the wonders of learning and nature to educators and students far and wide.

🌲 National Parks and Rangers Galore 🏞️ One of the absolute highlights of our travels has been the opportunity to visit 24 awe-inspiring national parks. We've had the privilege of meeting more than 50 dedicated park rangers, each with their unique stories and deep knowledge of the natural world. These national treasures never cease to amaze us, and we're on a mission to inspire others to explore and protect them.

📚 Educators and Students: The Heart of Our Mission 🍎 So far, we've connected with over 1,000 educators and nearly 250,000 eager students. It's been absolutely incredible to witness the spark of curiosity in their eyes as we shared our stories and knowledge. Education is the cornerstone of our mission, and these interactions remind us why we do what we do.

🚗 Adventures in Transportation and Dining 🍔 Traveling isn't just about the destinations; it's about the journey itself. We've hopped on 40+ flights, driven countless rental cars, and sampled a wide array of delicious cuisine along the way. From local delicacies to hidden gems, our taste buds have been on an adventure of their own.

📚 Books, Hugs, and New Friends 🤗 This year, we've had the immense pleasure of sharing and selling our new book series, spreading the joy of reading to countless individuals. But it's not just books that have warmed our hearts. We've been showered with hugs and have made numerous new friends, forging connections that transcend geography.

🔌 The Challenge of Unplugging 📵 Now, we'll admit it - we haven't always been great at unplugging from the digital world. Someone once asked us if we ever took a break from screens and constant connectivity. The honest answer was, "kind of no." But we've come to realize the importance of finding balance and making time for other things.

🌟 A New Goal: Unplugging and Connecting Differently 🌟 So, here's the scoop - we're setting a new goal 🎯: to spend some time each day unplugged, connecting with the world around us in a different way. It might be a quiet moment in a national park, a heart-to-heart with a fellow traveler, or simply soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds us. It won't always be easy, but we believe it's essential for our well-being and for truly savoring the magic of our travels.
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💬 In Conclusion 💬 As we continue our adventures through the rest of the year, we're overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to share our story and mission with educators and students across the United States. We've witnessed the sheer power of education, the breathtaking beauty of nature, and the heartwarming warmth of human connection.
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      • Getting Started with GLO
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      • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
      • Voyageurs National Park
    • Math in Nature
    • Nature Pages
    • Preserve the Parks PBL >
      • Addressing Environmental Resilience in Puerto Rico
      • Protecting the Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly
      • Creating Sustainable Communities Inspired by Pullman
      • Combating the Green Crab Invasion in Acadia National Park
      • Enhancing Sustainable Trails at Big Cypress National Preserve​
      • Exploring the Green River's Impact on Water Purity and Cave Preservation
      • Protecting Crater Lake's Endemic Newts
      • Restoring Native Trees at the Lincoln Boyhood Home
      • Restoring the Elwha River
    • Backpack the Parks!
    • Park Pioneers
    • Ready to Go Lessons
  • National Parks Expedition Challenge
    • Expedition Challenge Full List
    • Acadia to Bryce >
      • Acadia National Park
      • Alcatraz Island
      • Amache National Historic Site
      • Amistad National Recreation Area
      • Arches National Park
      • Assateague Island National Seashore
      • Badlands National Park
      • ​Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
      • Big Bend National Park
      • Big Cypress National Preserve
      • Biscayne National Park
      • Black Canyon of the Gunnison
      • Bryce Canyon National Park
    • Cabrillo to Dry Tortugas >
      • Cabrillo National Monument
      • Cape Cod (ONE) National Seashore
      • Cape Cod (TWO) National Seashore
      • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
      • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
      • César E. Chávez National Monument
      • Chaco Culture National Historical Park
      • Channel Islands National Park
      • Crater Lake National Park
      • Cumberland Island National Seashore
      • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
      • Dayton Aviation National Heritage Historical Park
      • Death Valley National Park
      • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      • Denali National Park
      • Dry Tortugas National Park
    • Eleanor to Fort Pulaski >
      • El Malpais National Monument
      • El Morro National Monument
      • Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
      • Everglades National Park
      • FDR Memorial
      • First State National Historical Park
      • Flight 93 Memorial Park
      • Ford's Theatre
      • Fort Laramie National Historic Site
      • Fort Monroe National Monument
      • Fort Pulaski National Monument
    • Gateway to Hot Springs >
      • Gateway Arch National Park
      • Gettysburg National Military Park
      • Grand Canyon National Park
      • Grand Teton National Park
      • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
      • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
      • Haleakala National Park
      • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
      • Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
      • Homestead National Historical Park
      • Home of Franklin Roosevelt National Historic Site
      • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
      • Hot Springs National Park
    • Indiana to Lincoln Memorial >
      • Indiana Dunes National Park
      • Isle Royale National Park
      • Jewel Cave National Monument
      • Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
      • Joshua Tree National Park
      • Kenai Fjords and Alaska Coastal Parks
      • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
      • Keweenaw National Historical Park
      • Lava Beds National Monument
      • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
      • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
      • Lincoln Memorial
    • Maggie to Pullman >
      • Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
      • Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
      • Mammoth Cave National Park
      • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
      • Mesa Verde National Park
      • Natchez Trace Parkway
      • New River Gorge and Preserve National Park
      • Niobrara National Scenic River
      • Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
      • Olympic National Park
      • Palo Alto Battlefield
      • Pearl Harbor National Memorial
      • Petroglyph National Monument
      • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
      • Pinnacles National Park
      • Pipestone National Monument
      • Pullman National Monument
    • Redwood to Zion >
      • Redwood National and State Parks
      • Rocky Mountain National Park
      • Saguaro National Park
      • San Antonio Missions NHP
      • San Juan National Historic Site
      • Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
      • Shenadoah National Park
      • Tidal Basin-NAMA
      • Tumacácori National Historical Park
      • Vanderbilt Mansion National Historical Site
      • Vicksburg National Military Park
      • Voyageurs National Park
      • Waco Mammoth National Monument
      • Wright Brothers Memorial
      • Yosemite National Park
      • Zion National Park
  • STEAM in the PARK
  • Crossing America