Good morning, I wanted to share Homeschool Resources: Virtual Field Trips with you. This week we can explore Yellowstone National Park and Alaska. If you had the choice which one would you visit and why?
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Visit Yellowstone National Park! See and hear the geysers and wildlife! This high-tech site has video clips and pictures of every area of the park!
Use the upper navigation to:
- View Yellowstone webcams
- Discover the geysers
- Browse Yellowstone maps
- See wildlife
- Learn about the park geology and history
- And so much more.
There is so much to explore on this website. Bookmark this one, and take an armchair tour of Yellowstone!
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This official tourism site for Alaska provides a glimpse into the splendor and beauty of the state.
When arriving at the link, hover over “Get Inspired” in the upper menu to view the options. Select “Photo Gallery” to browse images in the following gallery categories to see the beauty of this state and much more:
- Alaska’s Natural Beauty
- Alaska’s Wildlife
- Alaskan Culture
- Adventure & Ecotourism
- The Alaskan Coast
After you have finished enjoying the photos, select the “Video Gallery” tab to see videos that share the many adventures that can be had when traveling to Alaska.
Select the “Maps + Places to Go” link in the upper toolbar to learn about locations around Alaska. Discover the 5 different regions of Alaska and explore the cities and towns in those regions.
Visitors can also learn about the parks and public lands that provide adventure at every turn. If you are lucky enough to be able to take a trip to our 49th state, check out the information available under the other links in the toolbar to aid in planning your trip.
While many of us may never have the opportunity to visit Alaska, this website provides a window into its wonder and splendor.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
